PEAK6
PEAK6 is not your typical investment firm.
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Senior Accountant

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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, Los Angeles, 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


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 are driven to be the best. You challenge yourself by setting goals, crushing them, and helping your teammates do the same.
  • Is collaborative - You are excited to work with others throughout the organization to help foster a superior work place and culture.
  • Wants to make an impact - You are looking to do amazing work. You are 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 are a leader in the space - We have 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 will work with people who are as energetic, smart, and determined as you are. You will be managed by the best, too.
  • Your work will be immediately impactful - You will 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
  • 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, Word and MS Outlook


Preferred

  • Public Accounting experience
  • Experience using NetSuite accounting system
  • Intermediate to Advanced Excel abilities


Special Requirements

  • This position will sometimes require overtime


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What are PEAK6 Perks + Benefits

PEAK6 Benefits Overview

At PEAK6, you’ll find flexibility with our work-life balance, collaborative spirit, and the ability to cater to your strengths while having opportunities to cultivate new ones.

At PEAK6 we’ve created a company that not only does great work, it’s also a great place to work. PEAK6 employees enjoy the generous health, vision, and dental insurance plans and matching 401(k) programs you’d expect from a company consistently rated one of “Chicago’s Best and Brightest Employers.” And, then some.

We offer a formalized mentorship program for entry-level trading associates and software engineers, as well as several internships and bootcamps for college students. We make diversity, equality, and inclusion a focus and have invested in a vibrant philanthropy program to support the communities where our people live and work.

Culture
Partners with nonprofits
PEAK6 offers coordinated volunteer and philanthropic opportunities throughout the year including, Go Red For Women, Socktober, Filling in the Blanks Backpack Drive, Matching Gifts, and Holiday Giving.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
POWHER seeks to amplifying women’s voices through the knowledge of money.  BRIDGE, Black Resourceful Individuals Dissolving Gaps Everywhere
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
We offer generous medical, vision & dental plans, including Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
We offer annual wellness screens and flu shots at no additional cost to employees.
Mental health benefits
Offering Ginger, emotional well-being, and mental health apps to employees and their dependents ages 18 and older. GuidanceResources, is an employee assistance program to help with life's challenges.
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
PEAK6 offers a Matching Gift Program to encourage employees to become active in the support of non-profit organizations and to have a voice in determining the recipients of charitable contributions.
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Family medical leave
PEAK6 offers up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year, as well as maintained health benefits, for any employee eligible under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Adoption Assistance
PEAK6's adoption assistance program provides employees with reimbursement for up to $5,000 (per child) of adoption expenses.
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
PEAK6's vacation policy includes three weeks of PTO, plus 5 personal days. Employees with 5 years of service accrue four weeks of PTO, plus 5 personal days.
Sabbatical
Employees with 10+ years of service can apply to take an 8-week Sabbatical, as well as adding up to 4 weeks of accrued PTO.
Paid holidays
Whenever the U.S. financial markets are closed, PEAK6 is closed.
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
PEAK6 offers pre-tax commuter benefits for all employees through WageWorks, as well as a Zipcar discount.
Company-sponsored outings
PEAK6 has themed social events throughout the year as well as a popular annual company party known for featuring surprise, high-profile stars like Imagine Dragons, The Chainsmokers, and Keith Urban
Free daily meals
For three Fridays a month, employees enjoy noshing on bagels. For the remaining Friday, employees are treated to a free "Expiration Date" lunch.
Free snacks and drinks
PEAK6 has a fully-stocked kitchen that includes a cereal bar, coffee bar, a variety of healthy food choices and drinks, as well as an abundance of snacks to put a rumbling stomach to rest.
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
The Culture Club at PEAK6 works to host themed social events throughout the year.
Onsite office parking
Recreational clubs
We sponsor various teams based on employee interest, such as: table tennis, beach volleyball, soccer, kickball, flag football, dodgeball, and whirlyball.
Relocation assistance
We offer relocation assistance plans for new employees and their families.
Fitness stipend
PEAK6 offers free yoga classes to Chicago employees at Bottom Line Yoga, which are currently conducted via Zoom.
Onsite gym
Employees have access to the FFC-affiliated gym located in the Board of Trade at a discounted rate and free access to yoga classes at Bottom Line Yoga.
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
PEAK6 is firmly committed to learning and development as a way to grow and develop employees.
Tuition reimbursement
At the discretion of management and after completing one full-year of employment, we reimburse up to $8,000 per employee each calendar year for certifications and other educational programs or degree.
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend

Additional Perks + Benefits

We have a dedicated team of employees who volunteer to be a part of our Culture Club. This group works to connect employees through delightful experiences while making a positive impact on PEAK6 life. The Culture Club plans many social and philanthropic employee events throughout the year.

We host bi-annual Hackathons as a collaboration of our technology, trading, support and analytics teams to develop, build, and present new ideas to the firm. The teams are free to explore solutions to problems in and outside of the day-to-day work. Winning Hackathon solutions are frequently deployed and tested in the firm.
Additional perks include:
-Matching gift up to $1000/employee/year
-Free semi-monthly massage day
-Free monthly manicures, pedicures, and mens clip and clean
-Free onsite/Zoom yoga
-Discounts: Lasik eye surgery, Zipcar, Dell computers, local hotels

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