Staff Accountant

Join the INTERACTIVE BROKERS Team!

Interactive Brokers Group has been consistently at the forefront of trading innovation, starting with the invention of the first floor-based handheld computer in 1983. We pride ourselves on being primarily a technology company and challenging the status quo. We push boundaries to offer our clients the best trading platform with the most sophisticated features at the lowest cost. Interactive Brokers is regularly recognized as a leader in the financial services industry.

The Staff Accountant has primary responsibility for the accounting and financial analysis for certain legal entities of the Interactive Broker Group, including the review and implementation of complex accounting issues and new businesses. This position has a significant role in the development and maintenance of our accounting system and process improvements.

The successful candidate will be a highly organized and analytical thinker who is interested in developing and monitoring financial controls over new and existing businesses in an efficient and automated manner. This position reports directly to the Director of Accounting and has significant growth potential.

• 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 financial 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 businesses initiatives.
• Improve and automate our accounting controls and processes by collaborating with our technology teams.

Required:

• Minimum 2 years of working experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Brokerage experience greatly preferred.
• Proficiency in MS-Excel.
• High attention to detail.

Preferred:

• Proficiency in MS-Access, Excel Macros and Power Query.
• Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”) or in the process of becoming a CPA.