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Finance | Senior Accounting Analyst, Digital Assets
Jump Trading · Chicago
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What Jump Trading asks for
From Jump Trading's Finance | Senior Accounting Analyst, Digital Assets ad, checked 2 Nov 2026.
General ledger and month-end close
Managing the full general ledger and month-end closing cycle for multiple entities, including account reconciliations and preparing GAAP-compliant financial reports.
Variance analysis and financial trends
Performing monthly analysis on financial variances to explain changes in performance and identifying specific trends or anomalies in the data.
Process automation and AI
Improving accounting efficiency by identifying manual bottlenecks and implementing automated solutions or AI initiatives to streamline workflows.
Digital assets and trading accounting
Familiarity with the accounting treatment of digital assets or experience working within the trading industry.
Candidates need at least 3 years of accounting experience and a bachelor's degree in accounting or a similar field. The role is based in Chicago, requiring in-person work 4 days each week.
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Three of the four requirements above, each matched to a line in the example.
General ledger and month-end close
“Lead the monthly close process for 5 legal entities, reducing cycle time by 3 days through task prioritization.”
Leading the monthly close for 5 legal entities shows experience managing the month-end closing cycle for multiple entities.
Process automation and AI
“Implement Python-based reconciliation automation that eliminated 15 hours of manual data entry per week.”
Using Python to automate reconciliations and eliminate 15 hours of manual work demonstrates the use of automated solutions to streamline workflows.
Digital assets and trading accounting
“Assisted in the transition of digital asset accounting protocols to support new blockchain-based settlements.”
Supporting protocols for blockchain-based settlements shows familiarity with the accounting treatment of digital assets.
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Kwame Osei · Senior Accounting Analyst
Summary
Senior Accounting Analyst with 6 years of experience in corporate accounting and quantitative financial reporting. Manage full general ledger cycles for 5 distinct legal entities under strict GAAP compliance. Automate complex reconciliation workflows using Python scripts to reduce manual processing time by 40%. Execute high-volume variance analysis across digital asset portfolios and traditional derivatives trading accounts.
Experience
Senior Accounting Analyst · BNY Mellon
Chicago, IL · 2024 - Present
- Lead the monthly close process for 5 legal entities, reducing cycle time by 3 days through task prioritization.
- Implement Python-based reconciliation automation that eliminated 15 hours of manual data entry per week.
- Perform deep-dive variance analysis on high-volume trading accounts to identify anomalies in P&L reporting.
- Coordinate with external auditors to ensure 100% compliance with GAAP for complex financial derivatives.
Financial Accountant · Northern Trust
Chicago, IL · 2022 - 2024
- Streamlined the month-end ledger reconciliation process for 8 key accounts, improving accuracy by 25%.
- Assisted in the transition of digital asset accounting protocols to support new blockchain-based settlements.
- Analyzed monthly financial performance data to provide actionable variance reports to senior management.
- Managed fixed asset registers totaling $50M in value across multiple regional business units.
Staff Accountant · CME Group
Chicago, IL · 2021 - 2022
- Supported the preparation of financial statements for quarterly regulatory filings.
- Reconciled high-volume clearing house transaction accounts with 99.8% precision.
- Identified discrepancies in expense reporting that resulted in a $12k annual cost recovery.
- Collaborated with the quantitative research team to validate accounting data integrity for new products.
Accounting Associate · RSM US LLP
Chicago, IL · 2020 - 2021
- Executed audit testing for 10+ mid-market clients to verify financial statement accuracy.
- Drafted detailed audit findings reports used by senior partners for client feedback sessions.
- Utilized Excel VBA to automate audit workpapers, saving 5 hours of team effort per engagement.
- Verified adherence to internal controls for client expenditure processes and payroll.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accounting · University of Chicago
Chicago, IL · 2016 - 2020
- Graduated with 3.9 GPA and Beta Gamma Sigma honors.
- Completed capstone thesis on emerging cryptocurrency accounting standards.
- Served as Treasurer for the University Finance Club for 2 years.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) · AICPA
Remote · 2021 - Present
- Maintain active licensure with 40 hours of annual CPE credits.
- Focus coursework on advanced taxation and audit methodology.
- Participate in regional finance regulatory update seminars.
Skills
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It is not strictly required, but the company has a strong preference for candidates who hold a CPA or an equivalent professional certification.
What is the expected office attendance?
This position is based in the Chicago office. You are expected to be physically present in the office at least 4 days per week.
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