Junior Accountant

How You Can Make an Impact
Geneva Trading is seeking a talented and detail-oriented junior accountant to join our dynamic Finance team in Chicago. In this role, you will gain comprehensive exposure to the financial operations of a derivatives trading business and collaborate closely with team members to solve key business challenges. The accounting team plays a crucial role in safeguarding the firm’s financial assets. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, along with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.

What You’ll Do

• Execute T+1 daily trading income reconciliations and report firm P&L to senior management and ownership.
• Engage in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes for global entities, gaining broad exposure.
• Generate trader P&L statements and address any related queries from traders.
• Participate in annual audits and tax processes across all US entities.
• Collaborate with the financial accounting team to ensure smooth and efficient business funding.
• Support trade and transaction reporting, as well as margin and risk management activities.
• Partner with shared services teams to enhance the overall trader experience.
• Lead and manage ad hoc and special projects as assigned.

What You’ll Need to Show

• A process-driven mindset with a continuous improvement approach, always questioning the status quo to optimize workflows.
• Strong ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work that satisfies internal stakeholders.
• A passion for working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment.
• A BSc or MSc in Accounting, Business, or a related field, with a solid academic track record, and a commitment to completing a professional accounting qualification.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, Index-Match, Macros, and Pivot Tables) to streamline data processing.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Experience with regulatory and statutory reporting (e.g., GAAP Reporting).
• Proficiency in dashboard reporting and design (e.g., Qlik, Power BI, Tableau).
• Familiarity with NetSuite or similar accounting systems.
• A solid understanding of traditional financial markets or cryptocurrency.
• Knowledge of SQL Server or other relational databases.
• 2+ years of experience in financial services or fintech (preferred, not required).