Junior Accountant (Family Office)
PEAK6
Austin, Texas, United States of America
WHO WE ARE
We are PEAK6, a leading investment firm, using 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, FOCUS, We Insure, Evil Geniuses, Poker Power, and Zogo.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
As a Junior Accountant 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 Austin, TX 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 push 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 degree in Accounting or Finance, OR an understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping skills.
2-5 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 highly preferred
OUR REWARDS
We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.
PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at hrpeak6@peak6.com. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
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WHO WE ARE
We are PEAK6, a leading investment firm, using 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, FOCUS, We Insure, Evil Geniuses, Poker Power, and Zogo.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
As a Junior Accountant 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 Austin, TX 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 push 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 degree in Accounting or Finance, OR an understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping skills.
2-5 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 highly preferred
OUR REWARDS
We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.
PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at hrpeak6@peak6.com. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
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