Senior Accountant

About Exegy

Exegy is a global leader in intelligent market data, advanced trading systems, and future-proof technology. Exegy serves as a trusted partner to the complete ecosystem of the buy-side, sell-side, exchanges, and financial services technology firms around the globe. Headquartered in St. Louis with regional offices in North America, the UK/Europe and Asia Pacific, Exegy has the global footprint to deliver world-class support and managed services to its customer base of elite financial market participants.

Job Summary

Exegy seeks a dynamic, detail-oriented, organized self-starter to join our Finance department. The Senior Accountant supports management, as needed, by performing accounting functions, including but not limited to revenue recognition, accounts receivable, general ledger account reconciliations, and special projects.

This is a hybrid role in our St Louis, MO office, combining remote work with three (3) days in office per week.

Responsibilities

Review sales contracts and reduce contract related issues to ensure proper revenue recognition in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)

Analyze and understand various service/product offerings and revenue streams to ensure proper revenue recognition

Prepare weekly cash management and payables reporting

Perform revenue cost accounting and reporting activities on a monthly basis

Perform month-end account reconciliations

Perform inventory management

Resolve revenue related issues and follow-up on outstanding items

Assist in financial audits and implement audit recommendations

Review and recommend improvements to current revenue recognition strategies

Prepare documentation for all revenue related activities

Research sales tax laws and regulations as needed

Communicate effectively with staff as well as the various departments that play a role in the billing and revenue recognition functions

Inform and educate other business areas as to the financial impact of potential business decisions they are responsible for making

Prepare and submit compliance reporting and filings

Use tax, business licenses, annual reports/filings, etc.

Our Ideal Candidate Has:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

7+ years of experience in accounting roles

Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite proficiency preferred

Demonstrated advanced experience with accounting and spreadsheet software, especially Excel

Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards

Self-motivated, flexible, deadline focused and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision

Acute attention to detail and accuracy

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to effectively interact with senior management and individuals with varying degrees of financial knowledge