Accountant, Regulatory Reporting

Wedbush Securities is one of the largest securities firms and investment banks in the nation. We provide innovative financial solutions through our Wealth Management, Capital Markets, Futures and Advanced Clearing & Prime Services divisions. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California with over 100 offices and more than 80 correspondent offices, our commitment to providing relentless, customized service is the foundation of our consistent growth.

Our Regulatory Reporting Department at Wedbush Securities is seeking an experienced professional to join our team as a Regulatory Reporting Accountant. Reporting directly to the AVP, Regulatory Reporting, this role will focus on the preparation of the customer/PAB reserve computation (15c3-3), net capital (15c3-1) and FOCUS reporting

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare Customer/PAB Reserve Computations (15c3-3).
• Prepare Net Capital (15c3-1) and FOCUS reports.
• Prepare daily and monthly reports and schedules to support regulatory and accounting processes.
• Assist with internal and external audits and regulatory examinations.
• Collaborate with various departments within the firm to reconcile differences and calculate components critical to the financial statements and regulatory reports
• Perform general accounting duties for the broker dealer including reconciliations, journal entries, allocations, etc.
• Fulfill ad hoc requests as needed
• Perform other duties and tasks as required and assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Two years’ experience within the financial services industry preferred
• FINRA SIE & Series 99 or ability to obtain within 1 year
• Excellent analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze processes and improve efficiency of procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Highly proficient in MS Excel and Word; adept at learning new software applications.