Senior Accountant - Kansas City, Hybrid

Job Description

Building trusted markets — powered by our people.

At Cboe Global Markets, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.

We’re building inclusive ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trust we’ve earned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue them and bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. Our Associate Resource Groups champion diversity, equity and inclusion, giving employees a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.

Sound like the place for you? Join us!

The Accounting team is hiring for a Senior Accountant.

The Senior Accountant executes and supports a variety of operational accounting and financial processes of the global business. This position demands exceptional organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Additionally, it requires proficiency in researching, interpreting, and documenting accounting guidance (i.e. US GAAP, IFRS) and practically applying these methodologies within the context of our business.

Your responsibilities will be:

• Ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition by reviewing and analyzing complex revenue transactions in compliance with US GAAP (primarily ASC 606 and 326).
• Execute month-end processes, including preparing and reviewing exchange billings, journal entries, account reconciliations, and ad-hoc analysis. Monitor and analyze revenue trends and metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement accounting processes supporting global business operations.
• Manage diverse projects as needed with the ability to manage vertically and across functions within the organization.
• Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of system processes and controls.
• Prepare financial, regulatory, and compliance reports. Create and help review supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Author process narratives or accounting memorandums as needed.
• Provide support for internal and external customer inquiries related to invoiced activity.

The ideal candidate has:

• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), IFRS a plus.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel & Word.
• Experience with Workday accounting software, IBM Planning Analytics TM1.
• Ability to demonstrate concepts in both memorandums and business forum settings.
• Ability to work independently or within a team and communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Minimum Years of Work Experience: 3 years of public accounting or 5 years of relevant accounting experience.

• Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance related field.

You’ll really stand out with:

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance related field
• CPA
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

Benefits and Perks

We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial, personal and social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are a given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer:

• Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days
• Flexible, hybrid work environment, where you choose where and how you work
• Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services
• 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation
• Employee referral bonus program
• Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities

Some of our employees’ favorite benefits and perks include:

• Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office
• Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities
• Generous charitable giving company match
• Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
• On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers

More About Cboe Global Markets

We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people. Our journey is an inclusive one. We’re investing deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed. We celebrate the diversity in our communities, inside and out, and welcome new perspectives with equity, inclusion and belonging.

We work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot of passion. We’re an engaged and excited team connecting markets across borders and embracing growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes.

Learn more about life at Cboe on our website and LinkedIn.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status.

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