Staff Accountant - Phaxis LLC
New York, NY 10036
About the Job
We are seeking a skilled Staff Accountant to become a part of our expanding team. This role involves close collaboration with the CFO and EVP of Operations & Finance and will play a crucial role in supporting our global financial operations, including activities in China. The position is based at our headquarters in New York City, One Pennsylvania Plaza.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, account reconciliations, and various other accounting reports.
- Conduct daily account reconciliations and oversee key operational controls to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data, addressing any discrepancies between general ledger and sub-ledger systems.
- Oversee the segregation of fully paid securities and perform weekly reserve requirement calculations to maintain compliance with net capital rules.
- Prepare documentation and technical accounting memos for internal and external audits, including broker-dealer guidance.
- Stay updated on regulatory changes to make strategic recommendations for process improvements and ensure compliance with Client and SEC regulations.
- Handle daily accounting tasks such as accounts payable/receivable, account/vendor reconciliations, revenue recognition, and ad-hoc projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- A Master's degree or CPA is highly desirable.
- At least 1 year of relevant experience in financial services or public accounting.
- Experience in the securities industry or with a Client registered broker-dealer is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Mandarin is a plus.
Source : Phaxis LLC