Senior Accountant(Temp)

Company Overview

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

This is Hybrid role (4 days in office /1 day remote)

About your Team

The team is looking for a Senior Accountant(temp) for a six- month assignment reports who directly to the Director of Accounting and is primarily responsible for the accounting and financial analysis for certain legal entities of the Group, including the review and implementation of complex accounting issues and new businesses. This position has a significant role in developing and maintaining our accounting system and process improvements.

The successful candidate will be a highly organized and analytical thinker who is interested in efficiently and automatically developing and monitoring financial controls over new and existing businesses.

What will be your responsibilities within IBKR

• Daily accounting monitoring and P&L analysis and reporting for certain entities
• Month-end close (journal entries, reconciliations, analytical review) for certain entities
• Analysis of monthly financial results and preparation of reports for Senior Management
• Preparation of annual audited financial statements and coordination with external auditors
• Identify, design and implement the accounting for new accounting standards and new business initiatives
• Improve and automate our accounting controls and processes by collaborating with our technology teams

What required skill’s you need

• Minimum five years of working experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Proficiency in MS-Excel
• A high attention to detail

Preferred

• Proficiency in MS Access. Excel Macros and Power Query
• Brokerage experience is greatly preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”) or in the process of becoming a CPA

To be successful in this position, you will have the following

• Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
• Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.

Company Benefits & Perks

• Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snacks
• Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
• As a temporary employee, you will not receive most of the benefits offered to regular Company employees, including, but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, FSA (Flexible Spending Account) – health and dependent, Pre-tax commuter benefits (transit/parking),
• Medical, Dental, Vision or Employee Assistance Program.
• Temporary employees can accrue Paid Time Off as well as contribute to 401(k) from date of hire