OCC
We clear and settle trades for the options industry.
Chicago, IL
Hybrid

Staff Accountant

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The Staff Accountant handles various accounting tasks for OCC, which will include maintaining and recording business transactions, maintaining general ledger accounts, balancing and reconciling ledgers, preparing reports and other general accounting duties, as assigned.

  • Assist in several tasks required for the completion of closing the books on a monthly basis
  • Perform account reconciliations for certain asset and liability accounts
  • Perform daily review of banking activity and processing of financial transactions in the general ledger, including classifying, computing, posting and recording general ledger data
  • Assist in the processing of certain accounts payable transactions on a monthly basis
  • Assist in preparation of year-end financial statements and ensure financials are complete, accurate and in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Periodic review and maintenance of accounting department policies and procedures
  • Serve as a backup to other roles in the Accounting department; specifically, the exchange billing process
  • Provide information and assistance for various tax filings, specifically sales and use tax
  • Perform other duties/ad hoc projects as assigned

Qualifications/Technical Skills/Education:

  • Detail oriented and well organized
  • High energy; hunger to learn and be exposed to all areas of accounting department
  • Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment
  • Must be able to communicate efficiently and effectively
  • Ability to utilize writing skills to communicate with outside customers in a highly professional manner
  • Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures of an accounting department
  • Ability to adhere to monthly, quarterly, and annual department driven deadlines
  • Must be able to prioritize and coordinate competing priorities in fast-paced work environment
  • Ability to build strong internal/external customer relationships
  • Knowledge of Accounting software, experience in Oracle a plus
  • Experience with MS Office with a strong emphasis on Excel
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
  • Knowledge of GAAP
  • Recent graduate to 2 years of experience in accounting role
  • CPA preferred but not required
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What are OCC Perks + Benefits

OCC Benefits Overview

Educational Assistance and Student Debt Forgiveness, 12-week paid parental leave, BYOD program with technology stipend up to $2,000 every three years, $35 per month pay to offset costs of mobile data plans. Open offices, online health coaching.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Each year, OCC employees select a locally-based charitable organization for each of our three offices (Chicago, Dallas and Washington, D.C.). We offer multiple opportunities to get involved.
Partners with nonprofits
OCC Partners with local organizations in Dallas, Chicago and DC to raise funds and support their missions. Employees select the charity and are eligible for up to 8 hours of paid time to volunteer.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
OCC provides employees with a flexible work schedule that includes Flexible start and end times.
Remote work program
2 days per week work from home program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
HSA or FSA accounts available for those enrolled in medical plans.
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Includes back-up child or elder care along with other wellness programs.
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
OCC provides employees with a 401(k) matching plan managed by Fidelity. We match 50% of contributions up to 12% of an employee's annual gross pay.
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
12-week paid parental leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
OCC employees receive between 22 and 32 days per year of paid time off based on years of service.
Paid volunteer time
Sabbatical
Eligible employees get 30 days of paid sabbatical after their first 10 years of working at the company.
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
OCC Offers pre-tax commuter benefits for employees in Chicago and Washington, D.C.
Company-sponsored happy hours
Relocation assistance
OCC offers relocation assistance which varies based on the position level and location.
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
OCC offers employees professional development opportunities including onsite training courses and the ability to attend job related certification courses, conferences and seminars.
Tuition reimbursement
Our tuition reimbursement plan offers an annual max of $10000.
Lunch and learns
OCC hosts leadership lunches on a regular basis so you can learn about your colleagues and their unique backgrounds.
Promote from within
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications
Employees are strongly encouraged to stay current in relevant technologies and supports certification programs.

Additional Perks + Benefits

We were recently recognized as one of LinkedIn's Top Company in Financial Services! Take a look at our blog post here: https://www.theocc.com/newsroom/press-releases/2022/06-23-linkedin-list…

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