Financial Analyst, Accounting

Job Details

Job Location:

Chicago IL - Chicago, IL 60606
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: Bachelors Degree
Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage :
None
Job Category:
Accounting

Cabrera Capital Markets is a premier investment bank and institutional brokerage firm, serving global corporations, municipalities, pension funds, and private equity firms. The firm is known for its integrity and unwavering commitment to exceeding clients’ expectations.

The Financial Analyst supports the Controller in carrying out the responsibilities of the accounting department, with particular emphasis on account reconciliation, tabular and graphical analysis, and process implementation and documentation.

• Write and debug programs for processing trading data on a daily and monthly basis
• Maintain bank account reconciliations and implement process improvements
• Support the creation and maintenance of various accounting schedules (depreciation, lease liabilities, prepaids, etc.)
• Manage the usage of programs and assist with resolving errors
• Assist with implementation and maintenance of connections with external platforms
• Leverage AI and other technology tools to develop and maintain accounting processes
• Reconcile firm credit card activity
• Assist with the reconciliation of monthly general ledger accounts
• Maintain daily and monthly account reconciliations
• All other duties as assigned

N/A

• 1 year or more years of finance experience
• Must have strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), programming (Python, VBA), and computational and statistical data analysis
• 1 year or more years of Broker Dealer experience highly preferred
• Proficiency with accounting software (Oracle preferred)
• Detail and deadline oriented with excellent time management skills
• Experience using project management tools (e.g., ) to assist with task tracking, collaboration, and timely completion of deliverables.
• Ability to multi-task projects

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, and/or Computer Science, Information Technology (preferred)

SIE

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, speak, hear, and communicate effectively with others in person, by telephone, and through electronic communications. The employee is frequently required to use a desktop computer, laptop, multiple monitors, keyboard, and other standard office equipment, including desk phones and/or mobile phones, for extended periods of time. The employee may occasionally be required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop, and lift or move items weighing up to 15 pounds.

This position is primarily performed in a professional office environment within a broker-dealer and trading floor setting. The position may involve prolonged periods of desk work and computer usage, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities and work under deadlines. The work environment is generally fast-paced and may include frequent interruptions, multiple simultaneous conversations, ringing phones, market alerts, and elevated noise levels.

Employees seated on or near the trading floor may be exposed to raised voices, active trading activity, and ongoing television or financial news broadcasts, particularly during periods of increased market activity or volatility. The employee must be able to maintain professionalism, concentration, and effective communication in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment.

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications…