About You:

NinjaTrader is currently seeking a Staff Accountant to work hybrid from our downtown Chicago office. The Staff Accountant will report directly to the Accounting Manager to provide accounting and administrative support for the Finance and Business Analysis Team.

In this role, you will:

• Manage Accounts Payable including vendor setups, invoice entries and approvals, and preparation of the weekly check run for multiple entities
• Process credit card and banking entries in the GL
• Apply the financial policies and procedures of the company; escalate inconsistencies, problems, and recommendations to the attention of management, along with proposed solutions
• Analyze results and trends, and reconcile balance sheet accounts, to ensure our records are complete and accurate
• Prepare and assist with month-end close, including leading the generation and/or review of accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other activity
• Manage purchasing administration
• Assist finance staff as requested in the preparation of audit work papers, budget, and other projects and analysis, as assigned
• Review and process employee expense reports
• Identify and assist with the preparation of SOPs for internal controls
• Manage other financial reporting and analysis, as requested

Key Position Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or Business with relevant coursework or experience)
• 1 - 4 years related experience in a fast-paced environment
• Well-versed in accounting principles and GAAP
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Experience with day-to-day accounting and month end close processes
• Organized, detail oriented and self-motivated individual with strong analytical skills
• Ability to work within deadlines while providing a high-quality work product
• High moral and ethical standards. Ability to be trusted with confidential information
• Extremely dependable – ‘can do’ attitude – problem solver
• Forward thinking mindset and desire to innovate
• Strong desire to grow and learn more about technology and brokerage industries
• Expert communication skills
• NetSuite experience preferred but not required