Description & Requirements
Summary:
We are seeking a Junior Accountant to assist with the firm's financial and regulatory reporting duties and draft financial statements for approval by the Head of Risk and Finance.
Responsibilities:
- Building out the finance department to support the firm's future growth
- Perform financial reconciliations, process journal entries, and prepare supporting schedules
- Drive new projects and initiatives within the firm
- Assist with the monthly financial close process and external regulatory reporting process
- Coordination with internal and external auditors
- Controlling, contract, and vendor management
- Prepare ad hoc management reports as needed
Qualifications:
- 3+ years related work experience, experience at a national public accounting firm is a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Series 27 Finance and Operations Principal (FINOP) license or obtained within three months of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background in preparing financial statements under US GAAP
- Knowledge of Broker-Dealer (15c3-1) & IB accounting practices
- Experience of Product Control processes and Valuation Risk gained working within Audit or Product Control of a globally operated bank
- Experience in dealing with examinations, audits, and inquiries from regulatory authorities
- Experience with Concur and Sage is a strong plus
About Berenberg:
Berenberg Capital Markets LLC (BCM) is a New York based FINRA member broker-dealer, and wholly owned independent subsidiary of Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG (Berenberg), one of Europe’s leading privately-owned banks, established in 1590. Together, BCM and Berenberg have built a franchise known for its “client first” approach and a global reputation of high-quality coverage of both corporate and institutional clients. As a combined entity, Berenberg covers over 850 European and US equities, with a 120+ person research department based out of London. Leveraging our global network of institutional investors and deep corporate relationships, we developed a track record of raising capital on US exchanges raising over $28 billion for 72 corporates since opening our Equity Capital Markets division in 2018. Building on its strength and expertise across multiple industries, BCM continues to expand the breadth of Sales, Trading, and Investment Banking services it offers to better assist its institutional and corporate clients’ access to the global equity markets. BCM adopts the same principles as its parent company and is committed to building long-term relationships with its clients based on high levels of accountability, responsibility, insight, vision, and expertise.
Why Join Us?
We have a strong reputation based on first-class performance, and although we have a long history, we remain entrepreneurial in our approach. With this heritage comes fantastic opportunities for bright and aspiring individuals; a combination of the meritocratic culture and flat hierarchy enables talent to flourish and progress across the bank. Joining Berenberg means joining an organization that will invest in the development of your career.
In addition to a competitive compensation package, we offer:
- 100% Company sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA options with company contribution
- FSA
- 25 days paid vacation as well as sick time and other leaves
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid STD/LTD
- Paid parental leave (up to 5 months)
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Gym membership discounts
- Competitive base salary
- Training and development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Enrollment in voluntary benefits i.e. Pet insurance, Personal Excess Liability Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal benefits
- Access to discounts i.e. movie tickets, airline tickets, fitness classes, airline discounts, hotel stays and more
Further information on our company background and mission can be found at: https://www.berenberg.de/en/about-us/
BCM provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to their actual or perceived age, race, creed, religious belief, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, partnership status, marital status, physical or mental disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or engaging in protected activity (such as opposition to prohibited discrimination or participation in proceedings covered by the anti-discrimination statutes) or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. BCM complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Salary will vary based on role, education, level of experience, and expertise ranging between $80,000 to $165,000 as a base salary with eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus plus comprehensive benefits package.
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