Senior Accountant

tastytrade

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Balance Sheet, Brokerage, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Content Development, Customer Training, Diversity, External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Funding, Futures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Journal Entries, Operational Support, Operations Planning, Problem Solving Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Reports, Retail, Startup, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Trading Platforms, Vlookups
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
3 days ago

About the RoleThe Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in overseeing both the accounting operations and financial planning & analysis functions. This position combines traditional accounting responsibilities with forward‑looking financial analysis and strategic planning, reporting directly to the assistant controller with significant exposure to the CFO.DepartmentFinanceReports ToFinance ControllerEmployment TypeFull‑TimeSalary$95,000 – $125,000What You'll DoOversee month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statementsAssist FP&A team with business partnering and forecastingManage and review account reconciliations, journal entries, balance sheet accounts, and tax requests/paymentsEnsure compliance with GAAP standards and internal control proceduresCoordinate with external auditors during annual auditsReview work of accounting / shared services staff for accuracy and completenessCollaborate with IT to enhance financial systems and automate manual processesParticipate in special projects and strategic initiatives as neededWho You AreBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, CPA required3-5 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial analysisBig 4 or top 10 accounting firm experience highly preferredAdvanced Excel skills (vlookup/pivots/sumifs/financial modeling)Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirementsExcellent analytical and problem‑solving abilitiesOther preferencesFamiliarity with trade lifecycle and settlement accounting for equities, futures, and optionsExperience with broker‑dealer regulatory reporting strongly preferredCompany Perks & BenefitsPerformance BonusesStock Purchase OptionsMedical/Vision/Dental Benefits401k Plan20 Paid Vacation Days (plus an additional paid vacation day the month of your birthday!)10 Paid Sick DaysGym Membership ReimbursementCommuter BenefitsPet InsuranceWellness & Mental Health ProgramsCharitable Donation MatchingTwo Paid Volunteer Days OffDaily catered lunch when in the officeFull kitchen with snacks and beveragesIn‑building gymShuttle to/from MetraDiscretionary Performance Bonus8‑12% of base salary based on individual and company performance.About IGNA + tastyIG North America is home to tastytrade, tastylive, and tastyfx—a family of brands built to democratize trading and empower individual investors. Founded in Chicago by the creators of thinkorswim, acquired by London‑based IG Group in 2021, we combine startup innovation with the backing of a FTSE 100 fintech operating across five continents serving over 1.3m customers and handling billions of dollars in transactions– built on scale, trust, and proof.From our headquarters in Chicago's Fulton Market, our team builds award‑winning trading platforms, produces live financial education content daily, and creates technology that makes complex markets accessible. tastytrade is our retail brokerage for self‑directed investing and trading, with tastylive providing content to educate our customers. tastyfx is the fastest‑growing forex broker in the US.We're a lean, collaborative team that values autonomy, pragmatism, and impact. Whether you're building technology, creating content, serving customers, or supporting operations, you'll work alongside people who are passionate about disrupting traditional finance and genuinely care about helping traders succeed. Our culture rewards initiative, embraces experimentation, and measures success by the value we create for our users. The bar is high – bring a curious and forward‑thinking mindset and we'll give you the platform to define what comes next. Join us at IG|tasty – the future gets built here.LocationOur office is in the West Loop – Chicago's growing center of tech, great cuisine, and high‑end bars.Address1330 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607Diversity & InclusionDon't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they have every single qualification. Our team is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!#J-18808-Ljbffr

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