NinjaTrader is an investor-backed, growth-stage fintech company with an award-winning platform and over 1.5 million users. We are building products and services that empower active traders to easily analyze and react to data from the world's leading financial markets. Located in Chicago, our unique employee-centric company culture is one that our team finds inviting, comfortable and fun. Please visit www.ninjatrader.com to learn more about our business.
About You:
NinjaTrader is currently seeking a Staff Accountant to work hybrid from our downtown Chicago office. The Staff Accountant will report directly to the Accounting Manager to provide accounting and administrative support for the Finance and Business Analysis Team.
In this role, you will:
Manage Accounts Payable including vendor setups, invoice entries and approvals, and preparation of the weekly check run for multiple entities
Process credit card and banking entries in the GL
Apply the financial policies and procedures of the company; escalate inconsistencies, problems, and recommendations to the attention of management, along with proposed solutions
Analyze results and trends, and reconcile balance sheet accounts, to ensure our records are complete and accurate
Prepare and assist with month-end close, including leading the generation and/or review of accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other activity
Manage purchasing administration
Assist finance staff as requested in the preparation of audit work papers, budget, and other projects and analysis, as assigned
Review and process employee expense reports
Identify and assist with the preparation of SOPs for internal controls
Manage other financial reporting and analysis, as requested
Key Position Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in accounting (or Business with relevant coursework or experience)
1 - 4 years related experience in a fast-paced environment
Well-versed in accounting principles and GAAP
Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel
Experience with day-to-day accounting and month end close processes
Organized, detail oriented and self-motivated individual with strong analytical skills
Ability to work within deadlines while providing a high-quality work product
High moral and ethical standards. Ability to be trusted with confidential information
Extremely dependable – 'can do' attitude – problem solver
Forward thinking mindset and desire to innovate
Strong desire to grow and learn more about technology and brokerage industries
Expert communication skills
NetSuite experience preferred but not required
Our Core Benefits Include:
15 days PTO per year
7 paid holidays annually
401k with Company Match
Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
Life and Disability Insurance covered 100% by NinjaTrader
And more!
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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