NinjaTrader is hiring a
Staff Accountant

Summary

NinjaTrader is seeking a Staff Accountant to work hybrid in Chicago. The role involves managing accounts payable, processing credit card and banking entries, analyzing results and trends, preparing month-end close, managing purchasing administration, assisting finance staff with various tasks, reviewing and processing employee expense reports, identifying and assisting with the preparation of SOPs for internal controls, and managing other financial reporting and analysis. Key requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, 1-4 years related experience, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, knowledge of accounting principles and GAAP, strong analytical skills, ability to work within deadlines, high moral and ethical standards, dependability, forward thinking mindset, desire to grow and learn about technology and brokerage industries, and excellent communication skills. Preferred but not required is NetSuite experience. The benefits include 15 days PTO per year, 7 paid holidays annually, 401k with Company Match, Health, Vision, Dental Coverage, Life and Disability Insurance covered 100% by NinjaTrader.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or Business with relevant coursework or experience)
• 1 - 4 years related experience in a fast-paced environment
• Well-versed in accounting principles and GAAP
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Organized, detail oriented and self-motivated individual with strong analytical skills
• Ability to work within deadlines while providing a high-quality work product
• High moral and ethical standards. Ability to be trusted with confidential information
• Extremely dependable – ‘can do’ attitude – problem solver
• Forward thinking mindset and desire to innovate
• Strong desire to grow and learn more about technology and brokerage industries
• Expert communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Payable including vendor setups, invoice entries and approvals, and preparation of the weekly check run for multiple entities
• Process credit card and banking entries in the GL
• Apply the financial policies and procedures of the company; escalate inconsistencies, problems, and recommendations to the attention of management, along with proposed solutions
• Analyze results and trends, and reconcile balance sheet accounts, to ensure our records are complete and accurate
• Prepare and assist with month-end close, including leading the generation and/or review of accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other activity
• Manage purchasing administration
• Assist finance staff as requested in the preparation of audit work papers, budget, and other projects and analysis, as assigned
• Review and process employee expense reports
• Identify and assist with the preparation of SOPs for internal controls
• Manage other financial reporting and analysis, as requested

Preferred Qualifications

NetSuite experience preferred but not required

Benefits

• 15 days PTO per year
• 7 paid holidays annually
• 401k with Company Match
• Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance covered 100% by NinjaTrader