What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Accountant position at Geneva Trading?
How You Can Make an Impact
Geneva Trading is seeking a talented and detail-oriented junior accountant to join our dynamic Finance team in Chicago. In this role, you will gain comprehensive exposure to the financial operations of a derivatives trading business and collaborate closely with team members to solve key business challenges. The accounting team plays a crucial role in safeguarding the firm’s financial assets. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, along with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.
What You'll Do
- Execute T 1 daily trading income reconciliations and report firm P&L to senior management and ownership.
- Engage in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes for global entities, gaining broad exposure.
- Generate trader P&L statements and address any related queries from traders.
- Participate in annual audits and tax processes across all US entities.
- Collaborate with the financial accounting team to ensure smooth and efficient business funding.
- Support trade and transaction reporting, as well as margin and risk management activities.
- Partner with shared services teams to enhance the overall trader experience.
- Lead and manage ad hoc and special projects as assigned.
What You'll Need to Show
- A process-driven mindset with a continuous improvement approach, always questioning the status quo to optimize workflows.
- Strong ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work that satisfies internal stakeholders.
- A passion for working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment.
- A BSc or MSc in Accounting, Business, or a related field, with a solid academic track record, and a commitment to completing a professional accounting qualification.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, Index-Match, Macros, and Pivot Tables) to streamline data processing.
What Will Make You Stand Out
- Experience with regulatory and statutory reporting (e.g., GAAP Reporting).
- Proficiency in dashboard reporting and design (e.g., Qlik, Power BI, Tableau).
- Familiarity with NetSuite or similar accounting systems.
- A solid understanding of traditional financial markets or cryptocurrency.
- Knowledge of SQL Server or other relational databases.
- 2 years of experience in financial services or fintech (preferred, not required).
