The Role

This is an opportunity to join MarketAxess financial reporting team as a Financial Reporting Associate. The role will be a vital part of the financial reporting and finance teams. Ideal for a proactive problem solver who thrives for continuous improvement and challenges the status quo.

How You'll Help Take Us There

• Prepare quarterly and annual SEC (10-Q & 10-K) filings, including financial statements, footnotes, and management’s discussion & analysis.
• Assist with review of XBRL tagging of financial statements and footnote disclosures for the quarterly and annual SEC filings.
• Work with internal and external auditors to furnish requested information in a timely manner for the quarterly reviews, annual audits and internal controls testing.
• Assist in accounting analysis of transactions and in preparation of accounting policy memos.
• Keep current with SEC and Financial Accounting Standards Board issues and interpretations, and suggest enhanced disclosures, if applicable.
• Prepare annual benefit plan financial statements and footnotes.
• Assist the regulatory reporting team with broker-dealer reporting, including monthly FOCUS reporting, quarterly 17H reporting, and semi-annual financial statements and footnotes preparation.
• Assist with special projects, as needed, providing answers on a timely basis to a variety of financial and accounting questions.
• Support the month-end financial close process by ensuring compliance with accounting procedures and policies and preparing journal entries and account reconciliations for certain areas.

What We’re Looking for  

• 2+ years of experience in public accounting and/or SEC reporting
• Strong analytical, technical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with stakeholders across the Finance and Legal departments
• Self-motivated and proactive, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong proficiency using MS Office applications, especially Excel and Word
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• CPA strongly preferred

What You Can Expect from Us

• Free Food: We provide free lunch for employees when they are working in the office. Plus, our offices are stocked with snacks.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO package including vacation and personal days, sick leave and charity days
• Generous Parental Leave: Up to 20 weeks fully paid leave
• 401(k): Dollar-for-dollar employer match up to $17,500
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Employees can purchase MarketAxess common stock at a discount
• Wellness Stipend: We provide employees with up to $1K annually towards gym memberships, home office equipment and more
• Onsite Healthcare: We offer convenient access to world-class care through Mount Sinai at our Hudson Yards location
• Tuition Assistance and Professional Development: Benefit from live and on-demand learning, role-specific training, employee-led Lunch and Learns and guest speakers
• Core benefits: Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision programs

For job positions in NYC, NY, and other locations where required, the estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is $85,000 USD to $120,000 USD. Actual salary may vary depending on job-related factors, which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. You may also be eligible for annual cash incentives, equity, and other benefit programs.

MarketAxess Corporation and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in the location in which the candidate is applying.

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