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Staff Accountant

NinjaTraderChicago, Illinois, United StatesOnsite
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NinjaTrader is an investor-backed, growth-stage fintech company with an award-winning platform and over 1.5 million users. We are building products and services that empower active traders to easily analyze and react to data from the world's leading financial markets. Located in Chicago, our unique employee-centric company culture is one that our team finds inviting, comfortable and fun. Please visit www.ninjatrader.com to learn more about our business.

About You:


NinjaTrader is currently seeking a Staff Accountant to work hybrid from our downtown Chicago office. The Staff Accountant will report directly to the Accounting Manager to provide accounting and administrative support for the Finance and Business Analysis Team.

In this role, you will:


  • Manage Accounts Payable including vendor setups, invoice entries and approvals, and preparation of the weekly check run for multiple entities
  • Process credit card and banking entries in the GL
  • Apply the financial policies and procedures of the company; escalate inconsistencies, problems, and recommendations to the attention of management, along with proposed solutions
  • Analyze results and trends, and reconcile balance sheet accounts, to ensure our records are complete and accurate
  • Prepare and assist with month-end close, including leading the generation and/or review of accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other activity
  • Manage purchasing administration
  • Assist finance staff as requested in the preparation of audit work papers, budget, and other projects and analysis, as assigned
  • Review and process employee expense reports
  • Identify and assist with the preparation of SOPs for internal controls
  • Manage other financial reporting and analysis, as requested

Key Position Requirements:  


  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or Business with relevant coursework or experience)
  • 1 - 4 years related experience in a fast-paced environment
  • Well-versed in accounting principles and GAAP
  • Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with day-to-day accounting and month end close processes
  • Organized, detail oriented and self-motivated individual with strong analytical skills
  • Ability to work within deadlines while providing a high-quality work product
  • High moral and ethical standards. Ability to be trusted with confidential information
  • Extremely dependable – ‘can do’ attitude – problem solver
  • Forward thinking mindset and desire to innovate
  • Strong desire to grow and learn more about technology and brokerage industries
  • Expert communication skills
  • NetSuite experience preferred but not required

Our Core Benefits Include:


  • 15 days PTO per year
  • 7 paid holidays annually
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
  • Life and Disability Insurance covered 100% by NinjaTrader
  • And more!

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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Life at NinjaTrader

Thrive Here & What We Value1. Employee-centric company culture2. Dynamic Team Environment3. Fun and Inviting Workplace4. Continuous Improvement5. CustomerFocused6. Equal Employment Opportunity Regardrande diversity factors7. Unique Work Environment8. Growth-Oriented Company9. Investor-backed, fintech company with an award-winning platform10. Comprehensive employee benefits package
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