Accounting Associate

About The Job

Who We Are:

• We are PEAK6, a leading investment firm.
• You’ll find us headquartered in the historic Chicago Board of Trade building.
• PEAK6 uses technology to find a better way of doing things.
• The company’s first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading, and over the past two decades, the same formula has been used across a range of industries, asset classes, and business stages to consistently deliver superior results.
• Today, PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses.
• PEAK6’s core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management, PEAK6 Strategic Capital, Apex Fintech Solutions, PEAK6 InsurTech, Evil Geniuses, Poker Power, and Zogo.

About This Role:

• As an Accounting Associate for the PEAK6 Investments family office team, you will support our day-to-day family office by helping to oversee and organize financial transactions, communicate with accounting and budgeting staff, and prepare financial reports.
• As part of a small team in a dynamic business, tasks may shift as our firm’s priorities change.
• This role will be based out of our Chicago HQ and will work in a hybrid environment.
• We are seeking a detail-oriented individual ready to dedicate themselves to interesting day-to-day financial and operational projects.
• The ideal candidate will do well adapting to shifting priorities and maintaining confidentiality.
• If you have held or currently hold a role in accounting/finance, especially that within a family office, we’d be excited to speak with you.

You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Accounting for and reporting on daily and monthly cash activity
• Owning month-end close processes such as posting/reviewing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, preparing monthly financial statements, and other accounting/finance responsibilities
• Preparing monthly reporting packages
• Understanding and analyzing expenses and their drivers, with a focus on detailed technology tracking and continually pushing for cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage the payment/reconciliation process across the family office umbrella.
• Processing and tracking employee expense reimbursements
• Assisting the family office team with projects, including ad hoc reporting and analysis, as well as year-end financial reporting
• Driving forward existing processes and helping to create efficiencies by leveraging technology
• Managing several tasks, with the ability to shift between priorities as needed

Your Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, OR an understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping skills.
• 5+ years of experience in Accounting
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Attention to detail with organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to speak up and get your questions answered
• A strong ability to maintain confidentiality and navigate a fast-paced environment
• NetSuite experience is a plus
• Prior family office experience is highly preferred