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Senior AccountantStoneX Group • Birmingham, AL, United States
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Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

StoneX Group • Birmingham, AL, United States
17 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Financial Accountant

The Senior Financial Accountant is a key individual contributor responsible for owning the month-end close from start to finish, supporting audits, and partnering cross-functionally to ensure accurate, timely, and well-controlled financial reporting. This role is designed for an experienced accountant who is comfortable operating independently, applying judgment to complex issues, and proactively identifying opportunities to automate, streamline, and enhance controls.

Responsibilities

Primary duties will include:

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

  • Own the end-to-end month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and close deliverables
  • Prepare and analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Investigate and resolve reconciling items and unexpected fluctuations
  • Partner with internal teams to meet close timelines and reporting requirements

Audit & Controls

  • Serve as a primary accounting contact for internal and external audit support
  • Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and respond to auditor inquiries
  • Apply a strong controls mindset and identify opportunities to enhance control effectiveness and documentation
  • Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and applicable accounting standards

Process Improvement & Automation

  • Identify inefficiencies in accounting, reconciliation, and reporting workflows
  • Develop and implement process improvements and automation to reduce manual effort and improve data quality
  • Leverage Excel and available systems to improve accuracy, efficiency, and transparency
  • Contribute to special projects and system enhancements as the business evolves

Cross-Functional Communication

  • Partner with Operations, FP&A, Compliance, and other business stakeholders to understand activity impacting financial results, and support ad-hoc initiatives requiring financial analysis and data insights

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 57+ years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting and/or industry)
  • CPA or CPA candidate
  • Advanced Excel skills, including working with large data sets
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Preferred

  • Basic understanding of programming languages (i.e. SQL, Python, VBA)
  • Exposure to ERP systems and accounting automation initiatives
  • Experience in or understanding of financial securities industry
  • Background in complex or fast-paced accounting environments
  • Experience improving processes or shortening close timelines
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