Accounting Operations Analyst

PEAK6; United States; Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental,

Vision care

401k match

Parental leave

HSA contribution

Calm app subscription

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apex Fintech Solutions (Apex) is seeking an Operations Analyst to support the Finance Operations & Consolidations team. You will own the quarterly analytics calendar, prepare variance analyses, and assist with eliminations and allocation journal entries as part of the consolidation close.

This role offers exposure to ERP systems like NetSuite and close-management tools such as FloQast, along with opportunities to drive process improvements and AI-enabled automation across the close process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting/finance experience; internship or co-op considered for less-experienced candidates.
• Working knowledge of journal entries, intercompany eliminations, and basic consolidation concepts.

Responsibilities

• Calendar Ownership: Own and manage the FQ calendar, including deadlines for monthly flux commentary and quarterly variance analysis submissions.
• Variance Reporting: Prepare and compile variance/flux analysis reporting used in the quarterly analytic review process for internal and external auditors.
• Operations Calendar: Implement and maintain a FQ Operations calendar covering non-close items, including audit requests and regulatory deliverables.
• Systems Projects: Assist with FQ and NetSuite-related projects, including enhancements, testing, and reporting improvements.
• FloQast Support: Support day-to-day use of FloQast, including task setup and reconciliation, and streamline close tasks.
• Journal Entries: Prepare eliminations and allocations journal entries as part of the monthly/quarterly close.
• Stakeholder Support: Respond to ad hoc requests from Finance leadership and auditors.
• AI Champion: Identify, test, and roll out AI and automation tools to reduce manual close effort.
• Special Projects: Support AI and efficiency project work as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Organization

Communication

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

FloQast

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Apex Fintech Solutions (Apex) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by building tech-forward solutions that help simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech software enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, Webull, and eToro, amongst many others; collectively, Apex powers access to the stock market for over 22+ million end customers. At Apex, we are changing how the securities industry operates by reinventing the status quo, which was manual, slow, and accessible only by the ultra-wealthy. We're digitizing and democratizing systems so that everyone has an opportunity to invest. When you're at Apex, you drive this change. You're part of a global team with a clear vision: to be the trusted technology that powers the digital economy.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Job Summary: The Operations Analyst supports the Finance Operations & Consolidations team by managing the quarterly analytics ("FQ") calendar, preparing variance/flux analysis reporting, and assisting with eliminations and allocation journal entries. This role is a strong fit for someone early-to-mid career who wants broad exposure to consolidation accounting, ERP systems, and process-improvement/AI initiatives, working closely with the Senior Manager and the rest of the Financial Systems & Operations team.

Key Responsibilities

• Calendar Ownership: Own and manage the FQ (quarterly analytics) calendar, including deadlines for monthly flux commentary and quarterly variance analysis submissions.
• Variance Reporting: Prepare and compile variance/flux analysis reporting used in the quarterly analytic review process provided to internal and external auditors.
• Operations Calendar: Implement and maintain a FQ Operations calendar covering all non-close items, including audit requests, regulatory deliverables, and other recurring obligations.
• Systems Projects: Assist with FQ and NetSuite-related projects, including system enhancements, testing, and reporting improvements.
• FloQast Support: Support day-to-day use of FloQast, including task and reconciliation setup and checklist maintenance, and help identify opportunities to streamline close tasks within the system.
• Journal Entries: Prepare eliminations and allocations journal entries as part of the monthly/quarterly consolidation close.
• Stakeholder Support: Respond to ad hoc requests from Finance leadership, other Finance teams, and auditors.
• AI Champion: Partner with the Senior Manager to identify, test, and help roll out AI and automation tools that reduce manual effort in close, consolidation, and reporting workflows.
• Special Projects: Support AI and efficiency project work and other special projects assigned by the Senior Manager, Operations & Consolidations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant accounting/finance experience; internship or co-op experience considered for less-experienced candidates.
• Working knowledge of journal entries, intercompany eliminations, and/or basic consolidation concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior exposure to financial services, broker-dealer, or fintech accounting.
• Experience supporting an external audit or quarterly review process.
• Exposure to NetSuite or another ERP system.
• Exposure to FloQast or another close-management/automation tool.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technical Proficiency: Strong Excel skills; comfort working with account-level GL detail.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to summarize account-level detail into clear, audit-ready explanations.
• Organization: Highly organized, comfortable owning a recurring calendar/deadline structure across multiple stakeholders.
• Communication Skills: Strong written communication skills; able to explain financial detail clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Curiosity: Comfort with process-improvement and AI/automation tools.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our Rewards

• healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP)
• competitive PTO
• 401k match
• parental leave
• HSA contribution match
• paid subscription to the Calm app
• generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits

At AFS , we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to have the flexibility of working from home and one of our primary offices.

Salary Range

$57,456-$71,820

The annual base salary range for this position is noted above. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location.

EEO Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

Disability Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via the Candidate Accommodation Requests Form. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.

At Apex, we stand for efficiency and transparency. In every office, you’ll find passionate, committed, dedicated teams driven to find smart solutions to solve our clients’ toughest challenges. We are passionate about our employees, providing the benefits and perks that elevate you, reward you, and help you give back. We provide great flexibility, a collaborative, open work space, and real potential to grow with the firm.

At Apex, we aim to enable frictionless investing for everyone. Help us in our mission to democratize finance.