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Senior Accounting Associate in United States at Jobgether

NewJob Function: Accounting/Finance
Jobgether
United States, United States
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Job Description

Senior Accounting Associate

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Accounting Associate based in the United States.

This is a high-impact accounting role sitting at the intersection of financial reporting, treasury operations, and regulatory compliance within a fast-scaling, highly regulated financial services environment. You will support critical close processes and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data across regulated entities, including emerging products in complex markets. The role blends hands-on accounting work with exposure to capital, liquidity, and customer fund reporting, requiring strong technical fundamentals and attention to detail. You will collaborate closely with Finance, Compliance, Operations, Product, and Engineering teams to build scalable financial infrastructure. The environment is fast-paced, evolving, and highly cross-functional, with significant ownership and visibility. It is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to grow in a complex, regulated, and innovation-driven business.

Accountabilities:

You will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting regulatory requirements, and improving accounting processes across regulated entities.

  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analyses, and supporting schedules across multiple accounts and entities.
  • Assist in regulatory reporting requirements, including preparation of detailed workpapers and supporting documentation.
  • Support daily capital, liquidity, and customer fund reporting processes, including reconciliations and variance analysis.
  • Perform daily trade, position, cash, and balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Assist in documentation, implementation, and continuous improvement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Support external audits, regulatory examinations, and compliance reviews through documentation and timely responses.
  • Assist with tax-related and other regulatory reporting obligations as needed.
  • Contribute to the design and enhancement of scalable accounting and reporting processes as the business grows.
  • Identify and support automation and process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Compliance, Operations, Product, and Engineering teams on new initiatives and product launches.
Requirements

You are a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong technical knowledge and experience working in complex or regulated financial environments.

  • 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting, financial services, fintech, banking, trading, or similar industries.
  • Active CPA license or actively pursuing CPA certification.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and core accounting principles.
  • Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and/or regulatory reporting.
  • Familiarity with financial services environments such as broker-dealers, asset managers, trading firms, or banks is strongly preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to quickly understand complex financial products, business models, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving, and high-growth environment.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Sage, or similar tools.
Benefits
  • Competitive base salary range: $100,000 – $120,000 USD, plus target equity
  • Unlimited PTO with flexibility (especially outside peak operational periods)
  • 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
  • Home office stipend to support remote work setup
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
  • 401(k) plan with 5% employer match
  • Flexible spending account (FSA) options
  • Fully remote-first work environment with strong virtual team culture
  • Regular in-person company gatherings, offsites, and trainings (2–3 times per year)
  • Inclusive and flexible work culture with strong emphasis on ownership and impact.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
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Job Location

United States, United States

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