CME Group

CME Group

Staff Accountant

Chicago - 20 S · Staff+

Sponsorship not specified$58k-$96kDetected 26 days ago
ComplianceAccountingProblem SolvingAdaptabilityMicrosoft OfficeSarbanes-Oxley

About the role

  • The Corporate Accounting group is responsible for the accuracy and clarity of CME Group's consolidated financial statements.
  • You will ensure all work meets internal standards and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. - Coordinate Audits: Work directly with internal and external auditors.
  • The pay range for this role is $57,600-$96,000.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain Financial Records: Prepare and record journal entries and perform general ledger reconciliations.
  • Coordinate Audits: Work directly with internal and external auditors. You will organize documentation and provide the support necessary to complete audited financial statements.
  • Analyze Performance: Partner with stakeholders across the business to review financial trends and variances. You will also support process improvements, new business ventures, and foreign entity audits.
  • Assist the Team: Provide hands-on support for various accounting projects and ad-hoc requests as they arise.
  • We invest in your success and you own it - all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small.

Requirements

  • Take ownership of audits for our non-profit entities and ensure all required government filings are submitted correctly.
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a similar level of practical accounting experience.
  • Lead Special Audits: Take ownership of audits for our non-profit entities and ensure all required government filings are submitted correctly.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Google Workspace and MS Office products.
  • Here, you can impact markets worldwide.

Skills

  • Proficiency in Google Workspace and MS Office products.
  • Analytical Mindset: Strong problem-solving skills and a high level of attention to detail.
  • Adaptability: The ability to communicate clearly and adjust to changing priorities in a professional environment.
  • CME Group: Where Futures are Made
  • CME Group is the world's leading derivatives marketplace.
  • Transform industries.
  • And build a career by shaping tomorrow.
  • Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers.
  • Those are our people.
  • Learn more here.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a high level of attention to detail.
  • Where Futures are Made

Compensation

  • The pay range for this role is $57,600-$96,000.
  • Support the Close: Help the team meet monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines to ensure financial statements are issued on time.
  • Actual salary offered will be dependent on a wide array of factors including but not limited to: relevant experience, skills, education and comparison to internal employees (where relevant).
  • Our compensation program also includes an annual target bonus opportunity for all employees, as well as the opportunity to become an owner in the company through our broad-based equity program.

Benefits

  • A supportive environment fostering career progression, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture.
  • A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Explore our full range of benefits
  • CME Group is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package for our employees that recognizes their contributions to the business and reflects our long-term investment in their future.
  • Actual salary offered will be dependent on a wide array of factors including but not limited to: relevant experience, skills, education and comparison to internal employees (where relevant).
  • Our compensation program also includes an annual target bonus opportunity for all employees, as well as the opportunity to become an owner in the company through our broad-based equity program.
  • Through our benefits program, we strive to offer flexibility, value and choice.

Company info

  • Provide hands-on support for various accounting projects and ad-hoc requests as they arise.
  • What You'll Bring
  • But who we are goes deeper than that.
  • And we're looking for more.
  • At CME Group, we embrace our employees' unique experiences and skills to ensure that everyone's perspectives are acknowledged and valued.
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