Senior Accountant

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Who We Are Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily, to simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and Webull, and more than 20 million of our clients' customers. Collectively, AFS creates an environment in which companies with the biggest ideas in fintech are empowered to change the world. As a global organization, we have offices in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Portland, Belfast, and Manila. If you are seeking a fast‑paced and entrepreneurial environment where you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, and you have the guts to change everything, this is the place for you. AFS has received a number of prestigious industry awards, including: 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Best Wealth Management Company - presented by Fintech Breakthrough Awards 2021 Most Innovative Companies - presented by Fast Company 2021 Best API & Best Trading Technology - presented by Global Fintech Awards About This Role Senior Accountants on the Apex Finance team are responsible for handling month‑end close duties and analysis of financial details for stand‑alone legal entities. This role interacts with several Apex teams, including Billing, Treasury, Operations, Compliance, and Technology. The Senior Accountant must be a critical thinker, analytical, energetic, and possess strong attention to detail. Specifically, the senior level individual is expected to manage larger and/or more complex daily tasks, independently solve complex problems on behalf of themselves and other team members, help recommend and implement ideas that improve the overall group performance, train other team members, and perform a supervisory review of internal control processes. Duties/Responsibilities Perform assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger closing and reporting processes. Estimate, analyze, and record month‑end expense accruals. Prepare reconciliations for assigned accounts. Proactively communicate daily status and elevate issues as needed. Handle other accounting duties as assigned. Examples: revenue analysis, fixed asset management, intercompany expenses, variance analysis. Prepare Cash forecast & analysis. Analyze & interpret accounting standards to ensure compliance with regulations. Implement new standards when necessary. Handle audit requests for financial statement audits. Actively cross‑train to provide back‑up coverage for team members. Solve complex operational problems and proactively determine and implement improvements to workflows and controls, minimize risk and manual workflows and reduce inefficiencies. Actively participate in firmwide and departmental projects and initiatives, occasionally acting as the lead. Serve as a back‑up and resource to department management and accounting staff for daily or ad‑hoc tasks. Education And/or Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or other related field (or equivalent work experience) required. 5+ years accounting experience, preferably in a similar role for a clearing or investment firm, proprietary trading firm, bank, or trust company. Public Accounting experience preferred. CPA, Chartered Accountant or equivalent certification preferred. Experience using NetSuite accounting software preferred. Required Skills/Abilities Excellent attention to detail, an exceptionally high degree of initiative and adaptability, and the ability to multitask. Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills and the ability to communicate constructively within the department and the firm. Intermediate to advanced excel abilities. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Ability to work with numerous and conflicting deadlines. Ability to perform many complex and confidential tasks with speed and accuracy. Ability to exercise independent judgment. Strong analytical skills to solve complex problems. Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Work Environment This job operates in hybrid, office environment 2 days per week. Our Rewards We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including a market‑leading salary with an annual bonus, 20 days of vacation leave plus regular and special non‑working holidays, and a training and development budget. Our benefits also cover private health insurance for medical and dental, as well as life insurance. We emphasize work‑life balance with flexible working hours, parental leave, a modern city center office, and a hybrid work schedule that allows for greater flexibility by partially working from home. Additional perks include monthly team lunch‑outs, unlimited drinks and snacks, and company recognition & rewards. EEO Statement Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics. Disability Statement Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via the Candidate Accommodation Requests Form. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr