Accountant

$68,400 - $126,600/Yr

FINRA - Rockville, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Rockville, MD

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Accountant is an entry-level position responsible for accurately recording, tracking, and reporting financial activity for FINRA. This role involves collaboration with various areas within the Finance department and interaction with management across different business lines, focusing on assigned revenue streams and vendor or customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts receivable, billing, reconciliations, and reporting for assigned revenue streams.
• Perform cross-functional collaboration on billing matters to ensure accuracy.
• Aid in month-end accounting close activities, including billing, GL account reconciliations, and preparing/posting journal entries.
• Assist in preparation of management reporting and ad-hoc requests from cross-functional business partners.
• Document analysis and research of billing matters including full details of issues identified and resolutions reached.
• Participate in the coordination and preparation of schedules and other requests associated with internal/external audits of internal control over accounting operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance with at least 12 semester hours of Accounting.
• Two or more years of relevant work experience in an accounting environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match and additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Commuter benefits.
• Adoption assistance.
• Backup family care.
• Surrogacy benefits.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Wellness programs.
• 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days, and 9 sick days.
• Two volunteer service days.
• Paid holidays.