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Accountant - Broker Dealer Accounting
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Societe Generale
The role supports the U.S. broker-dealer finance function with responsibilities around monthly and quarterly closings, account reconciliations, certifications, financial reporting, and supporting schedules, including internal and external audits. The position also provides accounting support for management reporting, tax schedules, FOCUS reports, and regulatory reporting for an introducing broker.
Base pay range $85,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr
Responsibilities We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical staff accountant within the Finance department of a U.S. broker-dealer. This role is vital for enhancing broker-dealer accounting processes including monthly and quarterly closing, account reconciliation and certification, preparation of financial reports and annual audited financial statements and related supporting schedules, including providing support for internal and external audits. The position also requires all aspects of accounting support to management reporting, tax schedules and FOCUS reports as well as ancillary regulatory reporting that are required for an introducing broker. The ideal candidate would possess strong analytical skills and is able to collaborate with all levels of cross-functional stakeholders, including senior management. As a Broker Dealer Accountant, you will:
Prepare accounting journal entries related to our broker dealers to close the ledgers each month.
Assist with preparing monthly and quarterly analytical reviews and reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
Assist with preparation of financial statements and provide information for the Company’s SEC FOCUS reports
Assist with preparation of the company’s annual audited financial statements for external auditors including Footnotes.
Liaise with Accounts Payable and HR Accounting for various expense topics and work on resolution of issues.
Liaise with internal teams (trading, sales, legal and operations) and external colleagues as needed.
Maintain reporting procedures to comply with internal control requirements as well as permanent supervision controls
Assist in the monitoring of the firm’s cash balances and support treasury operations (FX trade, funding, etc.)
Assist in ad hoc projects as required by the CFO
Maintain a strong focus on communication and relationship-building across departments.
Required Basic
Bachelor's degree in accounting (or related field)
3-5 years of broker-dealer accounting experience
Exceptional skills in Excel and PowerPoint
Hands on experience in broker-dealer book closing and compiling financial statements
Knowledge of broker-dealer accounting and regulations applied to introducing brokers
Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation
Well-organized with the ability to prioritize workloads depending on delivery timelines
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Outstanding communication skills
Proven ability to work in a global organization and oversee work produced in offshore / nearshore locations
Positive, proactive attitude with a strong willingness to learn and grow
Preferred
CPA (or CPA track)
Series 27 licensed (or willing to obtain one)
Proficiency in data analytics tools (Power BI, Alteryx)
Comfort with ambiguity and a strong passion for problem-solving
Interest in AI technologies and a desire to explore their applications in enhancing workflow efficiencies
Diversity and Inclusion Societe Generale is an equal opportunity employer, and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. We are committed to recognizing and promoting the talents and achievements of our employees and staff, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, and any other characteristic or status protected under applicable law.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Financial Services and Investment Banking
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Accountant - Broker Dealer Accounting
role at
Societe Generale
The role supports the U.S. broker-dealer finance function with responsibilities around monthly and quarterly closings, account reconciliations, certifications, financial reporting, and supporting schedules, including internal and external audits. The position also provides accounting support for management reporting, tax schedules, FOCUS reports, and regulatory reporting for an introducing broker.
Base pay range $85,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr
Responsibilities We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical staff accountant within the Finance department of a U.S. broker-dealer. This role is vital for enhancing broker-dealer accounting processes including monthly and quarterly closing, account reconciliation and certification, preparation of financial reports and annual audited financial statements and related supporting schedules, including providing support for internal and external audits. The position also requires all aspects of accounting support to management reporting, tax schedules and FOCUS reports as well as ancillary regulatory reporting that are required for an introducing broker. The ideal candidate would possess strong analytical skills and is able to collaborate with all levels of cross-functional stakeholders, including senior management. As a Broker Dealer Accountant, you will:
Prepare accounting journal entries related to our broker dealers to close the ledgers each month.
Assist with preparing monthly and quarterly analytical reviews and reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
Assist with preparation of financial statements and provide information for the Company’s SEC FOCUS reports
Assist with preparation of the company’s annual audited financial statements for external auditors including Footnotes.
Liaise with Accounts Payable and HR Accounting for various expense topics and work on resolution of issues.
Liaise with internal teams (trading, sales, legal and operations) and external colleagues as needed.
Maintain reporting procedures to comply with internal control requirements as well as permanent supervision controls
Assist in the monitoring of the firm’s cash balances and support treasury operations (FX trade, funding, etc.)
Assist in ad hoc projects as required by the CFO
Maintain a strong focus on communication and relationship-building across departments.
Required Basic
Bachelor's degree in accounting (or related field)
3-5 years of broker-dealer accounting experience
Exceptional skills in Excel and PowerPoint
Hands on experience in broker-dealer book closing and compiling financial statements
Knowledge of broker-dealer accounting and regulations applied to introducing brokers
Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation
Well-organized with the ability to prioritize workloads depending on delivery timelines
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Outstanding communication skills
Proven ability to work in a global organization and oversee work produced in offshore / nearshore locations
Positive, proactive attitude with a strong willingness to learn and grow
Preferred
CPA (or CPA track)
Series 27 licensed (or willing to obtain one)
Proficiency in data analytics tools (Power BI, Alteryx)
Comfort with ambiguity and a strong passion for problem-solving
Interest in AI technologies and a desire to explore their applications in enhancing workflow efficiencies
Diversity and Inclusion Societe Generale is an equal opportunity employer, and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. We are committed to recognizing and promoting the talents and achievements of our employees and staff, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, and any other characteristic or status protected under applicable law.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Financial Services and Investment Banking
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Societe Generale by 2x. Get notified about new Accountant jobs in New York, United States.
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