Accounting Analyst at Belvedere Trading

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Proprietary Trading, FinanceIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
1-2+ years of experience in public accounting and/or accounting functions within the trading or financial services industry
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles
Proficiency in Excel
Excellent attention to detail, a high level of accuracy in work output, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and organizational abilities, with a focus on meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
CPA or progress toward CPA designation strongly preferred
Experience with complex multi-entity structures
Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Acumatica (preferred), NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
Experience with OCR technology to process invoices a plus
Prior exposure to key responsibilities

Responsibilities

Full ownership of Accounts Payable (AP), including invoice processing, vendor management, purchase order management and AP inbox management
Lead month-end close responsibilities for one of our primary corporate entities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
Manage and reconcile prepaids, ensuring proper amortization, expense allocations and documentation
Maintain fixed asset records, including capitalization and depreciation schedules
Administer corporate credit card program, including monthly journal entry, support for users, administrative responsibilities and reconciliation
Perform monthly invoice accruals, for all Belvedere entities
Assist with various journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
Be a liaison from Accounting to the FP&A team, to improve reporting, resolve inquiries, and align financial record keeping to FP&A budgeting
Cross-Train to support other accounting functions, including brokerage and trading PnL
Support internal and external audits by preparing required schedules and documentation
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy

Skills

Accounts Payable

Invoice Processing

Vendor Management

Purchase Order Management

Month-End Close

General Accounting Principles

Financial Reporting

Financial Operations

Belvedere Trading

Proprietary trading firm specializing in options

About Belvedere Trading

Belvedere Trading is a proprietary trading firm located in Chicago that focuses on options trading in the financial markets. The firm uses its own technology and risk management strategies to identify and take advantage of market inefficiencies quickly. Belvedere continuously updates and improves its trading models and software to maintain a competitive edge. Unlike many of its competitors, Belvedere emphasizes a strong company culture that fosters entrepreneurship and empowerment among its team of over 200 members, which helps to keep employee turnover low. The firm's goal is to grow and adapt to the changing financial landscape while maximizing efficiency and leveraging its talented workforce.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters

2002Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Quantitative Finance, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Medical coverage

Life Insurance

Complimentary access to a full gym in the building

Time off

Parental leave

401(k)

Continuing education

Transit benefit program

Relocation reimbursement

Risks

Increased competition from Databento may impact Belvedere's market share.

Investment in volatile sectors like cryptocurrency exposes Belvedere to financial risks.

Small-cap stock investments pose risks due to inherent volatility and price fluctuations.

Differentiation

Belvedere Trading leverages proprietary technology to capitalize on market inefficiencies.

The firm specializes in options trading with a focus on equity index and commodity derivatives.

Belvedere Trading maintains a distinctive company culture with high entrepreneurship and empowerment.

Upsides

AI-driven trading algorithms enhance Belvedere's proprietary technology for efficient trading strategies.

Quantum computing opens new avenues for risk management and trading model optimization.

Cloud-based trading platforms enable faster, scalable operations aligning with Belvedere's tech focus.

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