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Company: Nodal Exchange

Location: Vienna, VA 22182

Description:

Staff Accountant

Department: Accounting

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Tysons Corner

Compensation: $75,000 - $95,000 / year

Description

Nodal Exchange, the largest power futures exchange in North America, is a derivatives exchange providing price, credit and liquidity risk management to participants. Nodal Exchange is a leader in innovation, having introduced the world's largest sets of environmental and electric power futures and options contracts. All transactions on Nodal Exchange are cleared through its wholly owned subsidiary, Nodal Clear, using its award-winning portfolio-margining methodology. As leaders in innovation, Nodal Exchange and Nodal Clear have built in-house most of the trading and clearing platforms that fuel our business. Nodal Exchange is part of the EEX Group which is in turn part of the Deutsche Brse Group

We are seeking talented, innovative individuals to join our Accounting team in Tysons Corner, VA (metro Washington, DC area).

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant will play an integral role in the accounting function. This is an opportunity to solidify your accounting skills, and gain broader experience.
  • Prepare and submit assigned manual journal entries, ensuring proper compliance with GAAP
  • Prepare and maintain the fixed asset and related depreciation schedules
  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
  • Support monthly and year-end close processes
  • Assist with external and internal audit requests and inquiries
  • Support implementation and testing of internal controls, and propose remediation of identified issues
  • Assist in preparation of monthly financial reporting and quarterly board packages
  • Lead process improvement efforts where appropriate
  • Ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required Skills / Abilities:
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Procedures (GAAP)
  • Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills
  • Technology savvy with demonstrated ability to learn systems and processes quickly. Prior experience with Sage Intacct and/or Adaptive Insights a plus
  • Adaptable and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to operate effectively in both a team environment and working independently
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field
  • 2-5 years of progressive accounting experience required

Location:
Position will be in-office 2-3 days per week

Benefits

Salary Range: $75,000 - $95,000 per year, when annualized

Pay Transparency Notice: The salary range is based on the D.C. metro area, the successful candidate's starting salary will vary depending on permissible, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, and experience. Nodal also offers a wide range of benefits and perks for full-time employees, which may include target bonuses.

Nodal Employee Benefits and Perks: https://nodalexchange.pinpointhq.com

Nodal Exchange, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, parental status, marital status, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, physical or mental health, hairstyle historically associated with race, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or in any other terms and conditions of employment. Nodal Exchange is an E-verify participant.

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