Staff Accountant

TradeStation

(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$81,000–$90,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Brokerage, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Ecosystems, Employee Benefits, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), External Audit, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Services, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Internal Audit, Interpersonal Skills, Journal Entries, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Regulatory Reports, Regulatory Submissions, Team Player, Time Management
POSTED
25 days ago
 
Remote Position - must reside in Florida, Texas, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee or Virginia

Who We Are:
 
TradeStation is the home of those born to trade. As an online brokerage firm and trading ecosystem, we are focused on delivering the ultimate trading experience for active traders and institutions. We continuously push the boundaries of what's possible, encourage out-of-the-box thinking, and relentlessly search for like-minded innovators.
 
At TradeStation, we are building an AI-First culture. We expect team members to embrace AI as a core part of their daily workflow, whether that’s using AI to accelerate development, enhance decision-making, improve client outcomes, or streamline internal processes. We hire, grow, and promote people who can harness AI responsibly and creatively. We treat AI as a partner in problem-solving, not just a tool; following our governance standards to ensure AI is used ethically, securely, and transparently. If you join us, you’re joining a culture where AI is how we work.
 
Are you ready to make yourself at home?
 
What We Are Looking For:
 
We are looking for an energetic and diligent Staff Accountant to join our Finance department. Reporting directly to the Controller, the role will support TradeStation’s Broker-Dealer and FCM operations, and affiliates. The Staff Accountant’s primary responsibilities include maintaining financial records and reports, performing account reconciliations, and assisting with the monthly close, financial analysis and regulatory reporting. In addition, the person will assist in providing information to internal and external auditors. 
 
What You’ll Be Doing:
  • Prepare daily cash reconciliations
  • Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for monthly financial close
  • Assist in the preparation of regulatory filings
  • Assist in the research and resolution of any issues involving accounts, records and reports generated within the department
  • Assist with gathering data and information requests in connection with external audits
  • Recommend and implement process improvements where appropriate
  • Assist with 'ad-hoc' requests
The Skills You Bring:
  • Detail oriented with strong analytical and organization skills
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work and effectively communicate with all levels of management
  • Solid comprehension of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar systems
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office products
  • Highly motivated, a self- starter and a team player willing to take on new responsibilities
  • Ability to effectively handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a deadline driven environment
Minimum Qualifications:
  • BA/BS in Accounting
  • 3+ years of accounting experience required
Desired Qualifications:
  • Financial services industry experience is preferred
  • Certified Public Accountant preferred
What We Offer:
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Competitive Salaries
  • Yearly bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits for you and your family starting Day 1
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Flexible working environment
  • TradeStation Account employee benefits, as well as full access to trading education materials
  • Pay Range (US) $81-90K (Countries outside of the US have differing ranges in accordance with local labor markets)
TradeStation provides equal employment opportunities to current and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, disability, handicap, citizenship, veteran or marital status, or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

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About the Company

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TradeStation


TradeStation Group, Inc., through its principal operating subsidiaries, TradeStation Securities, Inc. and IBFX, Inc. offers the TradeStation analysis and trading platform to the active trader and certain institutional trader markets. The TradeStation platform offers electronic order execution and enables clients to design, test, optimize, monitor and automate their own custom equities, options, futures and forex trading strategies. TradeStation acquired IBFX Holdings, LLC in November 2011, expanding TradeStation's forex business in the U.S. and globally. TradeStation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Monex Group, Inc., one of the largest online financial services providers in Japan.

TradeStation Securities, Inc. (Member NYSE, FINRA, SIPC, NSCC, DTC, OCC & NFA) is a licensed securities broker-dealer and a registered futures commission merchant, and also a member of the Boston Options Exchange, Chicago Board Options Exchange, Chicago Stock Exchange, International Securities Exchange and NASDAQ OMX. Its TradeStation Prime Services division, based in New York, seeks to provide prime brokerage services, including securities lending, to small and mid-sized hedge funds and other firms. IBFX, Inc. (Member NFA), a Retail Foreign Exchange Dealer (RFED), and IBFX Australia Pty. Ltd., authorized and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission, provide the company's forex brokerage offering. The company's technology subsidiary, TradeStation Technologies, Inc., develops and offers strategy trading software tools and sub ion services. TradeStation Europe Limited is an FSA-authorized brokerage firm that introduces UK and other European accounts to TradeStation Securities, Inc. and IBFX, Inc.

Monex Group, Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange 1st section: 8698; Chairman and CEO: Oki Matsumoto) provides online investment and trading services for retail and institutional customers around the world through its subsidiaries, including Monex in Japan, TradeStation in the U.S. and Europe, Monex Boom in Hong Kong and IBFX for forex business. Monex Group is pursuing its "Global Vision" strategy to establish a truly global online financial institution that creates positive synergies for all stakeholders.

Its main subsidiary, Monex Inc., one of the largest online securities brokerages in Japan, provides advanced and unique financial services to its nearly 1 million individual investors. Monex Group's services also cover M&A advisory, debt and equity underwriting, asset management focusing on alternative investments, investment education and other investment banking functions in Japan.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1982
WEBSITE
http://www.tradestation.com/