Accounting Associate

IFG's client, in the financial services/trading industry, is seeking a recent grad who is interested in the financial services industry involving crypto currency and trading. They are ideally looking for someone with a good personality, quick and adaptable, have a business understanding and and thrives in a small team,  fast paced and hectic environment. Need to be proficient in excel (macros level not needed), 
After on-site training, the role will be 50% on-site and 50% remote. 
Vaccinations are required.
 

Accounting Associate

Job Description

Accounting

• Preparation of journal entries
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, including accruals, prepaids, property, and intercompany accounts
• Work directly with US Accountant and Senior Financial Analyst on daily and monthly processing
• Preparation of daily reports for Management
• Assistance with tax return preparation, financial statement audit, and supporting schedules
• Completion of ad hoc project work such as automation of daily/monthly processes to improve efficiency and output
• Support Finance team with ad hoc work 
• Assistance with various administrative tasks as needed

 

Treasury

• Processing of deposits and withdrawals from customer accounts
• Review of cash reconciliations and processing journal entries related to cash movements and payments
• Daily reconciliations, including debit card deposits and withdrawals, chargebacks, and connection errors

 

Accounts Payable

• Manage Accounts Payable including purchase order creation, invoice review/submission, payment processing
• Ensure timely processing of vendor payments to keep accounts current
• Communicate with vendors regarding invoice issues or payment applications as necessary
• Maintain supplier database keeping addresses, TINs and banking details current
• Build complete repository of vendor information and W9 forms
• Contribute toward development of processes in new Finance structure 
• Performance of internal control procedures to ensure completeness and accuracy of books and records

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with quality academic performance
• 0-2 years in accounting experience
• Experience with Microsoft Excel
• Quick learner and motivated self-starter
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, regulated environment
• Works well with others and is comfortable communicating with all levels
• Ability to efficiently manage large amounts of data, with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• CPA or working towards a plus
• Experience with FCMs, broker-dealers, or financial markets a plus.  Interest in financial markets/crypto is a must