PEAK6

Accounting Analyst

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Hiring Remotely in Florida USA

Remote or Hybrid

20-22 Hourly

Junior

Fintech • Information Technology • Financial Services • App development

We're in the business of what ought to be.

The Role

The Accounting Analyst supports financial operations by posting payments reconciling accounts and assisting with general accounting tasks ensuring accuracy and compliance.

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WHO WE ARE
We are PEAK6 a leading investment firm using technology to find a better way of doing things. The company's first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading and over the past two decades the same formula has been used across a range of industries asset classes and business stages to consistently deliver superior results. Today PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses. PEAK6's core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management PEAK6 Strategic Capital Apex Fintech Solutions FOCUS We Insure Evil Geniuses Poker Power Zogo and Bruce Markets.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Position Overview
The Accounting Analyst is responsible for supporting the company's financial accuracy and day-to-day operations. This role includes posting incoming payments performing cash reconciliations analyzing accounts and assisting with general accounting tasks. The position works closely with internal teams such as underwriting billing claims and customer service as well as external partners.
By maintaining accurate financial records and providing useful insights the Accounting Analyst helps support informed business decisions and overall organizational transparency. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who performs well in a fast-paced high-volume environment and is interested in growing within the accounting and finance fields. Responsibilities may expand over time as business needs evolve.
Location: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in office) - Sunrise FL
Reports To: Financial Operations Lead
What You'll Do
Cash Posting & Payment Processing (60%)

Post daily cash receipts - including checks ACH transfers credit card payments and other payment methods - to the correct policyholder accounts accurately and within the clients' contractual agreements
Reconcile payments to invoices and identify discrepancies
Research and resolve unapplied misapplied or unidentified payments promptly
Process adjustments refunds policy cancellations and chargebacks as needed
Review and balance daily cash posting batches and reconcile totals with bank activity
Maintain detailed and accurate transaction records
Ensure compliance with company policies and financial controls

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support (25%)

Work closely with billing underwriting claims and customer service departments to resolve payment-related issues
Provide assistance to internal teams customers or agents regarding payment inquiries overdue premiums and account status
Engage with internal teams to support business objectives and continuous improvement initiatives
Contribute to cross-functional projects to streamline and enhance accounting and payment operations
Serve as a point of contact for payment processing questions and escalations

Reconciliation & Compliance (15%)

Reconcile cash batches and payment activity with bank statements and internal records
Assist with the identification and resolution of payment discrepancies across internal and external clients
Ensure full adherence to all regulatory reporting and internal control requirements
Support audit requests by providing documentation and transaction detail as needed

What You Bring
Education & Experience

Associate's degree in Accounting Finance Business or a related field (preferred)
1-3 years of experience in cash posting accounts receivable payment processing or a related accounting role
Prior insurance industry experience is strongly preferred; property & casualty experience a plus
Experience in a multi-entity or high-volume transaction environment preferred

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Perform high-volume data entry using 10-key by touch with a high level of speed and accuracy (10000 KPH)
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy when handling a high volume of financial transactions
Ability to complete repetitive tasks
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic fast-paced environment
Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities particularly for resolving payment discrepancies
Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with internal departments and external clients
Strong working knowledge of cash application accounts receivable and basic accounting
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion and professionalism

Hourly Rate: $20-$22/hr.
OUR REWARDS
We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits including healthcare benefits (medical dental and vision EAP) competitive PTO 401k match parental leave and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.
PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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.
PEAK6 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 contact our HR department at [email protected]. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
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The Company

HQ: Austin TX

1900 Employees

Year Founded: 1997

What We Do

PEAK6 is not your typical investment firm. Here we build and invest in businesses that span from finance and insurance to esports and education — and we're always seeking new opportunities. We're not defined by one industry or market. We activate "what is" into "what ought to be" through world-class technology operational excellence and purposeful design. We're in the business of doing creating and building the world with innovation and democratization in mind. Our team of opportunistic thinkers are generating new ideas while constantly improving refining and activating past ones. At PEAK6 it's not just our investments that make use great but our people that make us valuable.

Why Work With Us

Ordinary doesn't apply here. We look for people who aren’t afraid to take chances who bet on themselves and do it with confidence. People that dream up big ideas and ways to execute them. Epic storytellers nimble problem solvers imaginative entrepreneurs and change-makers are all welcome.