Financial Accountant

ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Paid time off

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) with match

Laptop provided

Commuter benefits

Wellness stipend

Job summary

ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC (AAC-USA) in Chicago seeks a Financial Accountant to join the Financial Control team. The role manages full-cycle vendor disbursements, fee tracking and general ledger activities, with onsite requirement at least three days per week in the Chicago office.

Responsibilities include high-volume accounts payable, expense reviews, vendor reconciliation, fee tracking, journal entries and support for audits and SOP reviews, with a discretionary bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of applicable experience, internships considered
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Data analysis skills
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage large volumes of data
• Strong organizational skills, with an ability to manage deadline driven priorities
• Proven Excel skills with the ability to write Macros

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including high-volume invoice processing
• Review and verify employee expense reports and corporate credit card logs
• Reconcile vendor statements, investigate discrepancies, and resolve payment issues proactively
• Track, calculate, and reconcile incoming or outgoing exchange and regulatory fees
• Post fee-related journal entries and ensure accurate allocation across cost centers or client accounts
• Coordinate with operations or client success teams to resolve fee disputes or billing discrepancies
• Prepare and review select balances sheet reconciliations, including month end reclassifications and analytics for financial reporting
• Participate in financial, regulatory and internal audit processes
• Assist with writing, reviewing and maintaining relevant standard operating procedure

Skills

GAAP

Excel macros

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC (AAC-USA) is a subsidiary of ABN AMRO Clearing Bank N.V. We are a global clearing firm that provides an integrated suite of financial services to professional trading participants in the global financial market.

The core service offering consists of clearing, execution, stock borrowing and lending, settlement. AAC-USA has a Global Reach through direct and indirect clearing memberships to over 90 of the world’s leading exchanges. Our international network provides comprehensive market access to exchange-listed instruments such as stocks, futures, and options. ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC-Member FINRA, NFA, FIA and SIPC.

Job Overview:

The Financial Accountant is a member of the Financial Control team within the Finance Department. This role manages full-cycle vendor disbursements, exchange and regulatory fee tracking and balancing, and associated general ledger accounting activities.

This position is based in our Chicago office and requires a min of 3 days per week onsite in office.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including high-volume invoice processing
• Review and verify employee expense reports and corporate credit card logs
• Reconcile vendor statements, investigate discrepancies, and resolve payment issues proactively
• Track, calculate, and reconcile incoming or outgoing exchange and regulatory fees
• Post fee-related journal entries and ensure accurate allocation across cost centers or client accounts
• Coordinate with operations or client success teams to resolve fee disputes or billing discrepancies
• Prepare and review select balances sheet reconciliations, including month end reclassifications and analytics for financial reporting
• Participate in financial, regulatory and internal audit processes
• Assist with writing, reviewing and maintaining relevant standard operating procedure

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of applicable experience, internships considered
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Data analysis skills
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage large volumes of data
• Strong organizational skills, with an ability to manage deadline driven priorities
• Proven Excel skills with the ability to write Macros

Preferred Qualifications

• Reliable and self-motivated

Below is the expected base salary for this position. Offers will ultimately be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and performance in the interview process. This position will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Annual base salary, not including discretionary bonus eligibility: $70,000+

Perks and Benefits:

As a global leader in financial services, we rely on our employees to deliver their best work for our clients. We invest in our employees by offering a host of benefits and perks.

• Flexible hybrid work schedules (generally a minimum of three days per week onsite) with a one-time stipend to help improve hybrid working capabilities
• Generous paid time off, sick days, market-based holiday schedule, sabbatical leave, parental/bonding leave plan and volunteer day off
• Competitive health benefit offerings, including choice of medical plans through BCBS-IL, dental plan, vision and flexible spending accounts
• Complimentary annual membership to One Medical, a dedicated EAP and a benefits concierge service
• Employer paid benefits such as term life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Robust 401(k) Plan with a generous match and vesting schedule
• Annual learning stipend and tuition assistance program to help employees pursue additional education
• Company-issued laptops and role dependent mobile stipend
• Corporate Divvy memberships and pre-tax commuter benefits
• Monthly wellness subsidy available to be used towards wellness and fitness activities
• Regular, open communication including monthly Town Hall meetings with the Management Team
• A matrixed, culture-based organization with collaborative teams that promote diversity, equity and inclusion
• Weekly lunch credit, Free coffee & tea, fresh fruit and snacks, “bagel Wednesday” and monthly treats to celebrate workiversaries and birthdays
• Employee-led committees to bring awareness and inclusive activities to our employees
• Modern open office with a large kitchen/meeting gathering area – including foosball and ping pong tables
• Private, well‑equipped Mother’s room
• Office is conveniently located in the Chicago Loop Financial District – close to CTA and Metra
• Well‑maintained building (an architectural “masterpiece”) and a part of Chicago history – with a robust business center, gym, restaurants, café, game room and a shared rooftop terrace with green space

This information is intended as a summary of potential benefits only. Eligibility for the plans and programs listed here depends on the nature of employment, length of service and other factors. Actual coverage is governed by supporting summary plan descriptions and related policies.

ABN AMRO Clearing USA (AAC-USA) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. AAC-USA celebrates diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race; creed; color; religion; alienage or national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; age; disability or handicap; sex; marital status; veteran status; sexual orientation; status as a survivor of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking; genetic predisposition or carrier status; gender identity or expression; or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, views and experiences. This enables us to be a better and stronger team – one that makes better decisions and delivers better business results. AAC-USA participates in the E-Verify program in the US.

Notice and Disclaimer to External Recruitment Agencies:

External recruitment agencies must have a signed agreement with ABN AMRO Clearing USA, LLC (“AAC-USA”) prior to submitting a resume to fill a vacancy. In addition, a recruitment agency may only submit a resume when invited in writing by an AAC-USA Talent Acquisition Specialist to join the search to fill a specific vacancy. Any resume or other candidate information sent to AAC-USA not in accordance with the foregoing procedure will be considered exclusive property of AAC-USA, with respect to which no placement fee will be due, owing or paid to the sender.