Staff Accountant

About the role

The Finance organization is responsible for the management and control environment for WorldQuant on a global basis. The team works closely with managers, local accounting groups and advisors/consulting firms for affiliated offices around the world. Staff members are expected to act as financial managers for their assigned offices/countries by assisting in strategic planning and providing financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review and ensure appropriate approvals for all financial transactions
• Participate in monthly and annual close processes for multiple corporate entities
• Reconcile monthly bank statements and monitor cash flow
• Analyze the monthly intercompany balances and ensure the timely movement of funds between entities
• Review account reconciliations and provide analysis of results/variances
• Prepare monthly expense forecasts and annual budget
• Guide local accountants by coordinating activities and answering questions
• Aid in ad-hoc projects and analytical work
• Flexibility on working hours may be required to interact with staff in China

Requirements

• Advanced Excel skills are required and will be evaluated as part of the interview process
• 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of Workday general ledger and human resource systems is a plus
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent oral and written English and Mandarin Chinese skills required
• Global cash flow experience is preferred

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA certification is preferred but not required

Skills

• Financial analysis
• Account reconciliation
• Project management
• Excel proficiency
• Language skills: Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese

Benefits

• Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, flexible spending account, 401k, fully paid parental leave, generous PTO (paid time off)
• Perks: Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities, healthy snacks, casual dress code
• Training: learning and development courses, speakers, team-building off-site
• Employee resource groups

Pay

The Base Pay Range For This Position Is $95,000 – $115,000 USD.

Schedule

Full-time position