AP Financial Analyst

Locations: Montreal, New York

Squarepoint is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for our clients. We have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute our success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, we design and build our own cutting-edge systems, from high performance trading platforms to large scale data analysis and compute farms. With offices around the globe, we emphasize true, global collaboration by aligning our investment, technology and operations teams functionally around the world.

Job Description:

• Review of invoices via Concur Invoice for proper approval, amount, allocation code and expense methodology (prepaid, expense, accruals, etc)
• Recording, reviewing, and reconciling intercompany transactions in multiple currencies across various companies
• Communicate with vendors effectively, as needed
• Set up and maintain vendor profiles, requesting W-9 forms and verifying bank account changes
• Prepare prepaid schedules on workday
• Set up payments/ transfers on various bank portals
• Liaise with internal approvers regarding questions or follow ups as needed
• Comfortable communicating with upper management
• Assist with external audit requests as needed
• Assistance with ad hoc assignments and special projects, including FBAR, 1099 filing, etc

Required Skills:

• 5+ yrs of Accounts Payable experience a must
• 5+ years of Finance services experience
• Understanding of accounting principles
• Exceptional analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of foreign currency transactions
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under pressure efficiently
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Team-oriented

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Workday
• Previous working experience of Concur Invoice
• Public or a mixture of Big 4 & private accounting experience
  
  The minimum base salary for this role is $60,000 if located in New York.  This expectation is based on available information at the time of posting.  This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, which could constitute a significant portion of total compensation.  This role may also be eligible for benefits, such as health, dental, and other wellness plans, as well as 401(k) contributions.  Successful candidates’ compensation and benefits will be determined in consideration of various factors.