DRW is hiring a
Staff Accountant

Summary

The job is for a Staff Accountant in a fast-paced trading environment. The role involves daily General Ledger functions, regulatory compliance calculations, financial statements preparation and review, interfacing with Operations, performance metrics analysis, ad-hoc report creation, and audit internship experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Working toward an Accounting degree and have an expected graduation date between December 2024. and June 2025
• Able to communicate effectively and work well in teams
• Strongly proficient in use of Excel (preferred)
• Experience with creating queries and knowledgeable in GAAP
• Past audit internship experience
• Self-motivated and enjoy challenges and responsibility
• Very detail-oriented and possess strong analytical skills
• Ability to begin role in Summer 2025

Responsibilities

• Perform daily General Ledger functions such as cash and trading account reconciliation, booking depreciation, and income and expense accruals
• Perform regulatory compliance calculations
• Work with Fixed Asset ledger
• Assist with preparation and review of monthly financial statements
• Interface directly with Operations to resolve balancing differences
• Analyze and review performance metrics
• Assist Accounts Payable in 5-day payables and accrual close process
• Create ad-hoc reports as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Minor in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related field preferred