Senior Accountant

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. We are based in Dallas, TX and also have offices in Austin, New York, Chicago, Portland, and Belfast.
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. This role interacts with several Apex teams, including Billing, Regulatory Reporting, Treasury, Client Service, 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.
We're looking for someone who:

• Is passionate . You have a genuine passion for people and developing relationships
• Is motivated . You're driven to be the best. You challenge yourself by setting goals, crushing them, and helping your teammates do the same
• Is collaborative. You're excited to work with others throughout the organization to help foster a superior workplace and culture
• Wants to make an impact . You're looking to do amazing work. You're all about helping employees be happier at work and perform at a superior level
• Operates with integrity . You always conduct yourself with honesty and operate ethically. You say what you mean, and mean what you say

A few reasons why you might love us:

• We're a leader in the space. W e've got an amazing track record of success and we foster ongoing innovation. So, you get all the benefits of a proven, growing company, while enjoying a very entrepreneurial culture.
• The team is really motivating . You'll work with people who are as energetic, smart, and determined as you are. You'll be managed by the best, too.
• Your work will be immediately impactful. You'll be able to see your direct impact on our department. You won't be just another cog in the wheel.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Perform assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger closing and reporting processes.
• Estimate, analyze, and record month-end expense accruals. Drive expense reporting process and A/P process to facilitate close.
• Prepare reconciliations for assigned accounts. Proactively communicate daily status and escalate issues as needed.
• Handle other accounting duties as assigned. Examples: revenue analysis, inventory, fixed asset management, intercompany expenses.
• Work with Regulatory Reporting team to pull critical data for regulatory filings
• Handle audit requests for financial statement audit and regulatory exams
• Actively cross-train to provide back-up coverage for all 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 supervisory control function for one or more internal control activities of the department
• Serve as a back-up and resource to department management and accounting staff for daily or ad-hoc tasks

The skills you'll need to succeed:
Required

• Bachelor of Science degree in accounting
• Minimum of 3-5 years accounting experience, preferably in a similar role for a clearing or investment firm, proprietary trading firm, bank, or trust company
• Public Accounting experience
• Excellent attention to detail, an exceptionally high degree of initiative and adaptability, and the ability to multi-task
• The ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• The ability to work with numerous and conflicting deadlines
• The ability to perform many complex and confidential tasks with speed and accuracy
• Strong analytical skills to solve complex problems
• The ability to exercise independent judgment
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills and the ability to communicate constructively within the department and the firm
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Preferred

• Experience using NetSuite accounting system
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel abilities

Special Requirements

• This position will require overtime

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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. At AFS, we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to have the flexibility of working from home and one of our primary offices.
AFS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, natural or protective hairstyle, genetics, disability, age, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.