GL Accountant

About us @Symphony

We’ve spent the last 10 years building the financial markets largest, most trusted communication network. Over 500 market participants across the buy-side, sell-side, securities servicing, and beyond. Over half a million users from trading desks to operations and custody teams interacting securely and in real-time on Symphony.

But that was only chapter one. We’re now using our technology foundation to accelerate far beyond secure collaboration to become the standard connective layer that enables more efficient and automated workflows across the industry to bring the future to financial markets.

The opportunity and our ambition are huge. But we need passionate, dedicated individuals to get there. At Symphony we work hard and fast. Our unique blend of technology and financial services makes it an environment you won’t get elsewhere.

Role Description:

Our Finance team is expanding, making it an exciting time to join us. We’re seeking bright, motivated individuals passionate about driving process improvements and contributing to a highly productive team. As a GL Accountant, you’ll support the EMEA Accounting Manager in maintaining accurate and compliant financial records across all EMEA regions at Symphony. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our financial processes are efficient and aligned with company objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly and year-end financial statements for the company and its subsidiaries, with the flexibility and capability to work across different subsidiaries and currencies.
• Support Month end close and annual close process: accounting entries, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliation, fixed asset depreciation, reviewing financial documents for accuracy
• Prepare journal entries and perform monthly bank account reconciliation
• Review all Accounts Payable invoices for accuracy and process Purchase Orders.
• Assist in the preparation of VAT returns and respond to auditor requests.
• Assist various departments in accounting issues and queries
• Perform administrative and other tasks as needed and as assigned by the EMEA Accounting Manager

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting/finance
• Experience: 2+ years experience in general accounting.
• Strong accounting knowledge with attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and effectively prioritize tasks.
• Experience with SAP Concur and or Netsuite and intermediate Excel skill strongly preferred.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Plan
• Benefits and Perks vary based on location.

Benefits and Perks:

• Regional specific competitive benefits
• Build your own Benefits (BYOB) perk
• Many other fun and exciting benefits and activities!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. 

Symphony reserves the right of ownership for all unsolicited resumes submitted for this requisition and is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.