Brokerage Staff Accountant | Hybrid/Onsite, Series 27/28

Abacus Group (United States); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Group seeks a Staff Accountant for its Manhattan, NY office, a broker-dealer environment where accuracy in schedules, reconciliations and client reporting is essential. You'll manage receivables, accruals, bank statements, and month-end packages with tight adherence to FINRA requirements.

The role requires brokerage regulatory experience (3+ years) and Series 27/28; CPA is a plus and an accounting degree is preferred. Collaboration with finance peers is expected in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of brokerage regulatory experience.
• Series 27 or Series 28 required.
• CPA is a plus.
• Accounting degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate required schedules and client reports accurately and on time.
• Evaluate bank reconciliation statements to ensure accuracy.
• Enter customer receivables and vendor accruals in QuickBooks.
• Examine and record clearing activity with precision.
• Compute net capital and compile accurate month-end financial reporting packages.
• Draft and review FINRA focus reports for timely filing.
• Supervise the responsibilities and workflow of junior accountants.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Supervise junior accountants

Education

Accounting degree

CPA certification

Job description

Abacus Group seeks a Staff Accountant for its Manhattan, NY office, a broker-dealer environment where accuracy in schedules, reconciliations and client reporting is essential. You'll manage receivables, accruals, bank statements, and month-end packages with tight adherence to FINRA requirements.

The role requires brokerage regulatory experience (3+ years) and Series 27/28; CPA is a plus and an accounting degree is preferred. Collaboration with finance peers is expected in a hybrid work setting.