CME Group

Senior Accountant

CME Group$75K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associates or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in accounting or related field
  • Strong problem-solving skills with an aptitude for technology
  • Understanding of accounting principles and general ledger functions
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • QuickBooks and SAP experience preferred, training available
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with different levels within the company

Responsibilities

  • Process invoices and payments for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
  • Record financial transactions in the general ledger
  • Reconcile bank statements and credit card statements
  • Assist with month-end close activities and financial report production
  • Support inventory setup, tracking, and audits
  • Assist with tax filings and audits as needed
  • Perform additional relevant accounting duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and training in QuickBooks and SAP
  • Exposure to various functional areas within a manufacturing environment
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-departmental interactions
  • Potential for career advancement within the company
  • Flexible work environment with some light administrative duties
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Accountant

Summary:

As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for handling various accounting and administrative functions for our manufacturing facilities in Fremont, California in addition to supporting the other sites as necessary. Duties will include Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), journal entries, assisting with inventory tracking and audits, bank and credit card reconciliations, and other related general accounting duties. You will also be responsible for light administrative duties such as maintaining office supplies, receiving packages, running errands, welcoming guests, etc. You will report to parent company controller (in Illinois). You will also work closely with the management, operations, and R&D teams located at our facilities to provide accurate and timely financial analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities:
  • Process invoices and payments for AR and AP
  • Record financial transactions in the general ledger
  • Reconcile bank statements and credit card statements
  • Assist with month-end close and produce financial reports
  • Assist with set up, tracking, and audits of inventory
  • Assist with tax filings and audits (as needed)
  • Perform other relevant accounting duties as assigned


Education, Experience, and Requirements:
  • Associates or Bachelor's degree with concentration in Accounting, Finance, or a related Business field
  • 3+ years of experience in accounting or related field
  • Logical thinker with problem solving skills and an aptitude for systems/technology
  • Understanding of accounting principles
  • Understanding of general ledger and accounts payable system functions
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Experience with QuickBooks and SAP preferred (willing to train the right individual)
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Must be able to work with all resource levels within the company
  • Must be able to learn in a fast-paced environment and pivot as needed

About CME Group

CME Group Inc. is a global markets company. It owns large derivatives, options and futures exchanges in Chicago and New York City using its CME Globex trading platforms. It also owns CME Clearing which provides settlement and clearing of exchange trades. The company offers trading in a wide range of products across various asset classes, including futures and options based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural commodities, and metals. CME Group was formed in 2007 through the merger of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and has offices in New York City, London, Belfast, Tel Aviv, Dubai, Singapore, and Tokyo.
Learn more about CME Group
Size
3,480 employees
Market Cap
$60.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.1 billion
Founded
1848
5 Year Trend
+5.5%
Revenue
$4.8 billion
NASDAQ

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