Accounts Payable Specialist

About Akuna:

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration, cutting-edge technology, data driven solutions, and automation. We specialize in providing liquidity as an options market-maker – meaning we are committed to providing competitive quotes that we are willing to both buy and sell. To do this successfully, we design and implement our own low latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.

Our Founding Partners first conceptualized Akuna in their hometown of Sydney. They opened the firm’s first office in 2011 in the heart of the derivatives industry and the options capital of the world – Chicago. Today, Akuna is proud to operate from additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, and London.

What you’ll do as a Accounts Payable Specialist at Akuna:

Akuna is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance department. We are looking for a detailed oriented, proactive professional who is committed to delivering accurate work and can work independently to achieve both individual and team goals. This position will work closely with other team members from Finance, Middle Office, and Procurement. As Akuna continues to expand by opening new offices and entering new markets, this position will continue to gain exposure and experience within international accounting and the trading industry. In this role, you will:

• Support accounts payable activities for separate entities and vendors to ensure accuracy and timeliness of invoice creation and entry
• Ensure bills are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures
• Create, compare, and reconcile purchase orders, prices, terms of payment, and other charges
• Play a key role in the month end close process by preparing journal entries and managing various asset and liability reconciliations
• Seek solutions for accounting problems before presenting issues to manager
• Assist with the external year end audit
• Complete specific projects and other ad hoc assignments as required

Qualities that make great candidates:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar
• Professional accounting experience is preferred but not required
• Detail oriented with a strong commitment to delivering accurate work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Sound understanding of US GAAP and general ledger/month end processes
• Proficient in MS Office software, specifically intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• CPA preferred but not required

In addition to technical skillsets, Akuna values the unique perspectives people can bring to the table to collaboratively solve complex problems and drive Akuna forward. We want all groups to feel empowered to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification. We welcome your application and encourage you to take the first steps toward your future with us!