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Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate

MarketAxessNew York, NY, US
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Junior Accounting Professional

This is an opportunity for a junior Accounting professional to take the next step in their career and join the MarketAxess corporate accounting team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience. This role will be a vital part of the accounting and finance teams. This role is ideal for a proactive problem-solver who strives for continuous improvement and challenges the status quo.

How You'll Help Take Us There

  • Prepare monthly entries for Compensation and Benefits expense line items including Payroll, Stock Compensation, Bonus Accrual, and Employee Benefits
  • Manage the administration of global equity plans including Equity Incentive Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Share Incentive Plan
  • Serve as primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding global equity plans and educate employees on tax implications
  • Liaise with Legal & Compliance to manage equity plans in accordance with applicable securities laws
  • Assist with stock compensation disclosures in quarterly and annual SEC (10-Q, 10-K, Annual Proxy Statement) filings
  • Work with internal and external auditors to furnish requested information in a timely manner for the quarterly reviews, annual audits and internal controls testing
  • Prepare annual benefit plan financial statements and footnotes
  • Assist with special projects, as needed, providing answers on a timely basis to a variety of financial and accounting questions
  • Support the month-end financial close process by ensuring compliance with accounting procedures and policies and preparing journal entries and account reconciliations for Comp & Benefits areas

What We're Looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • CPA or CPA candidate Preferred
  • 2+ years of experience in public accounting and / or corporate accounting
  • Strong analytical, technical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work with stakeholders across the HR, Finance and Legal departments
  • Self-motivated and proactive, with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines
  • Strong proficiency using MS Office applications, especially Excel and Word
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

    • What You Can Expect from Us

  • Free Food : We provide free lunch for employees when they are working in the office. Plus, our offices are stocked with snacks.
  • Paid Time Off : Competitive PTO package including vacation and personal days, sick leave and charity days
  • Generous Parental Leave : Up to 20 weeks fully paid leave
  • 401(k) : Dollar-for-dollar employer match up to $17,500
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan : Employees can purchase MarketAxess common stock at a discount
  • Wellness Stipend : We provide employees with up to $1K annually towards gym memberships, home office equipment and more
  • Onsite Healthcare : We offer convenient access to world-class care through Mount Sinai at our Hudson Yards location
  • Tuition Assistance and Professional Development : Benefit from live and on-demand learning, role-specific training, employee-led Lunch and Learns and guest speakers
  • Core benefits : Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision programs

    • For job positions in NYC, NY, and other locations where required, the estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is $80,000 USD to $115,000 USD. Actual salary may vary depending on job-related factors, which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. You may also be eligible for annual cash incentives, equity, and other benefit programs.

    MarketAxess Corporation and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in the location in which the candidate is applying.

    All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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