Job Details
Who We Are:
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (Oppenheimer) is a leading middle-market investment bank and full service broker-dealer. With roots tracing back to 1881, the Company is engaged in a broad range of activities in the financial services industry, including retail securities brokerage, institutional sales and trading, investment banking (both corporate and public finance), equity & fixed income research, market making, trust services and investment advisory and asset management services.
Job Description
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. is seeking an Accounting Analyst to join our Finance and Accounting team in New York. The candidate will have various Product Control responsibilities related to the Firms various trading desks in addition to Financial Accounting responsibilities to support the month-end financial statement close process for the Firm and its subsidiaries.
Responsibilities:
* Prepare and distribute daily desk-level Equities and Fixed Income Profit & Loss Statements (P&L), position reconciliations and reporting for senior management
* Prepare monthly journal entries, month-end accruals and desk-level P&L statements
* Assist in daily and monthly accounting and reporting processes for the Firms trading desks, subsidiaries and other newly developing lines of business to support the close process
* Assist with financial statement preparation for separate legal entities/subsidiaries
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and validate financial data
* Prepare materials to satisfy internal and external audit requests
Qualifications:
* Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
* Working experience with U.S. GAAP reporting and in a SOX control environment; IFRS experience and willingness to obtain the Series 99 license is a plus
* 2-4 years of relevant accounting experience
* Strong analytical skills and the ability to multitask
* Excellent communication skills; verbal, written and interpersonal
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skillset
* Strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detail to ensure quality work
Compensation:
For job postings in New York City, Oppenheimer is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. This salary range is specific to the City of New York and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making salary decisions including but not limited to your skills, qualifications, experience, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range is $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 at the time of this posting. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as discretionary bonus.
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