Staff Accountant - Chicago, IL

Job Description

Staff Accountant - Chicago, IL

ADM Investor Services, Inc.

Position Summary:

The primary role of this Staff accountant is to assist with the preparation of daily schedules and reconciliations supporting the daily financial controls and regulatory reporting, month-end financial preparation, assistance with periodic audits, and collaborate with other departments on ad hoc projects. The role will also support invoice and accounts payable processing. The Staff Accountant will report directly to the Controller to maximize development, learning and departmental efficiency.

Job Responsibilities:

* Prepare daily spreadsheets supporting customer asset segregation reports and analysis

* Prepare daily and monthly account reconciliations

* Assist in preparing daily and monthly regulatory requirements

* Assist with preparing and gathering data during audits

* Prepare revenue and expense analysis and expense accrual

* Other general accounting tasks

Job Requirements:

* Experience in the futures industry as a regulatory accountant

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting

* 1-3 years accounting experience

* Strong analytical abilities, initiative and problem solving skills

* Proficient in using Microsoft Office

* Previous experience collaborating with management and reporting financial results

* Promotes the ADM Way and Core Values

Preferred Qualifications (optional):

* Proficiency in MS Dynamics 365, experience in using queries, Power BI, Essbase, Hyperion, Oracle, GMI or similar systems.

* Experience in futures or the financial services industry

* Experience in a collaborative culturally diverse and inclusive environment

Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.