Senior Accountant, tastytrade

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, CPA required
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial analysis
• Big 4 or top 10 accounting firm experience highly preferred
• Advanced Excel skills (vlookup/pivots/sumifs/financial modeling)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Desirable

• Reports To: Finance Controller
• The Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in overseeing both the accounting operations and financial planning & analysis functions
• This position combines traditional accounting responsibilities with forward-looking financial analysis and strategic planning, reporting directly to the assistant controller with significant exposure to the CFO
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements
• Assist FP&A team with business partnering and forecasting
• Manage and review account reconciliations, journal entries, balance sheet accounts and tax requests/payments
• Ensure compliance with GAAP standards and internal control procedures
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits
• Review work of accounting / shared services staff for accuracy and completeness
• Collaborate with IT to enhance financial systems and automate manual processes
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as needed