Accountant

FlexTrade Systems is a provider of customized multi-asset execution and order management trading solutions for buy- and sell-side financial institutions. Through deep client partnerships with some of the world's largest, most complex and demanding capital markets firms, we develop the flexible tools, technology and innovation that deliver our clients a competitive edge. Our globally distributed engineering teams focus on adaptable technology and open architecture to develop highly sophisticated trading solutions that can automate and scale with your business strategies.

At FlexTrade, we hold our values close to heart, with pride and gratitude, as they guide us in everything that we do. We are dedicated to giving our clients a competitive edge, taking ownership of our responsibilities, being flexible to adapt to ever changing environment and technology, bringing integrity to ever interaction and we continue to improve, grow together and collaborate as one team. All of these while having Fun truly makes FlexTrade a wonderful place to work.

About You:

The accountant is responsible for owning components of the monthly close process, technical accounting research/documentation, and the preparation of internal and external financial reporting. This role will also be involved with supporting FINRA & SEC compliance deliverables as well as supporting all financial and tax audits.

Responsibilities:

• Perform accounting close processes.
• Ensure compliance to current revenue recognition principals (ASC-606) – prepare deferred revenue waterfall(s) and reconcile them to the ledger.
• Independently prepare comprehensive account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Perform analytics on financial results to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial statements.
• Investigate reporting discrepancies and communicate issues as they occur in a timely manner.
• Help manage annual PCAOB audit.
• Support all sales and income tax reporting.
• Ensure all sales tax returns are filed promptly and accurately.
• Support all sales and/or income tax inquiries and audits as they arise.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly reporting packages for Corporate.
• Assist in any other audits throughout the year.
• Continuously seek ways to optimize existing accounting and business processes through use of automation, thoughtful analysis, and researching industry best practices.
• Assist with the documentation and maintenance of corporate accounting policies.
• Remain current with GAAP updates and key changes.
• Complete any Ad-Hoc projects that are assigned.

Job requirements:

Education/experience:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance
• CPA license preferred but not necessary
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in public accounting with audit & audit workpaper experience OR
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a public company’s internal audit dept OR
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a public company accounting department supporting PCAOB audits
• Excellent knowledge of accounting & financial principles (U.S. GAAP) and how business decisions impact financial statements
• Excellent working knowledge of current revenue recognition standards (ASC-606) and ability to apply them
• Experience with supporting annual, independent, financial audits, chiefly PCAOB audits
• Strong understanding of AP and AR processes and their impact on financial reporting and cash management
• Strong analytical skills with superior attention to detail
• Experience with monthly close in an ERP system (NetSuite preferred)
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Experience with FINRA and SEC filings preferred.
• SaaS, FinTech or Technology industry experience preferred

Interpersonal skills:

• Ability to work as a team player building positive and effective relationships with partners, peers and management
• Works well independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface will all levels of an organization is required.
• Highly motivated, hands on personality.

**FlexTrade Systems, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an authorized agreement for a particular SOW (Statement of Work) in place is hired: such resumes are deemed the sole property of FlexTrade Systems, Inc.**

**FlexTrade Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.**