Accounting Associate

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

What You Can Expect from Us

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.

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