Senior Accountant - Pico : Job Details

Pico fuels the global capital markets community by providing exceptional market data services and customized managed infrastructure solutions. As financial industry experts at the center of markets and technology, we help our clients efficiently scale their business and quickly access markets. From infrastructure to connectivity, we support our clients through the full trading lifecycle. We are a global company headquartered in New York, with offices in Chicago, London, Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo.About The RoleThe senior accountant will be located in New York and will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting and month-end/quarter-end close activities, ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.This role is key to providing accurate and timely financial information used to support both internal decision making and external constituents. The ideal candidate will have strong foundational accounting knowledge, the ability and willingness to engage in complex analysis, and aspirations to further develop a career in accounting. The ideal candidate will have foundational accounting knowledge including revenue recognition experience as well as the ability and willingness to engage in complex analysis, and aspirations to further develop a career in finance and accounting.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in traditional controllership functions including the month-end and year-end close process.
• Review/prepare/post monthly recurring or adjusting journal entries
• Analyze and prepare account variances to trailing actuals/forecast
• Prepare monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations and quarterly roll forward analytics as assigned
• Prepares consolidated financial statements of the Company while analyzing sub-ledgers for understanding of business activity while ensuring adherence to US GAAP.
• Responsible for presenting monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results and KPIs to the Controller and Chief Accounting Officer (CAO).
• Assistance with the annual external audit, including preparation of audit workpapers, financial disclosures, and communications with the auditors on sampled items.
• Assist to enhance global technical accounting policies and procedures. Assist to create or revise accounting processes in the areas of accounts payable, financial reporting, etc. while looking to create efficiencies in workflows.
• Assist in preparation of technical accounting memorandums and help to institutionalize through the global firm.

Required

• 3+ years' experience in a similar accounting role
• Public accounting experience
• Bachelor's in accounting and/or accounting degree (ACCA/ACA/similar)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong Excel skills and experience
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized with a 'right first time' approach to work
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work with global accounting team members located in both Dublin and New York.
• Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and meet critical business deadlines.

Preferred

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Salesforce experience
• Oracle experience
• Financial Technology industry experience

Working Arrangements This is a Hybrid position with weekly time in the office with the flexibility of working from home. Though travel may be required from time to time, it is not expected to be regular or frequent. The role holder will be expected to work whatever hours are necessary for the performance of this role (recognizing that it involves multiple jurisdictions/geographies including but not limited to EMEA, USA and APAC). IMPORTANT DATA PRIVACY INFORMATION: This position is available with Pico Services Inc. The controller of your personal data will be Pico Services Inc.For further information on what personal data we collect, how we will process your personal data and your rights with respect to your personal data please read our Pico Job Candidate Privacy Notice, View Here.Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and relevant certification. New York Pay range$95,000-$115,000 USDBe a part of Pico FamilyPico is an equal opportunity employer. Pico does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at Pico are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.