Robert Half • West Des Moines, IA 50265
Job #2688396389
Description We are offering a contract employment opportunity for a Sr. Accountant based in West Des Moines, Iowa. This role primarily focuses on supporting end-to-end trade processing and data management for a variety of derivative products in the telecom industry. The Sr. Accountant will work with various teams to manage settlements, perform data management functions, review and reconcile trade bookings, oversee third-party providers, and manage legal-document trading agreements.
Work collaboratively with Derivative Portfolio Management, Derivative Trading, Legal, Treasury, and Investment Accounting teams.
Manage settlements associated with derivative trade events, margin requirements, cash management, and collateral.
Ensure appropriate flow of data into internal trade execution and booking platforms as well as downstream to accounting, reporting, and other stakeholder platforms.
Review and reconcile trade bookings and legal trade documentation to ensure trades flow correctly.
Oversee third-party providers, analyze complex issues, and coordinate with them to resolve any arising issues.
Manage legal-document trading agreements and understand differences among ISDAs, CSAs, MCAs, and associated agreements across different legal entities and trading partners.
Develop and enhance a culture of prudent risk management within the team and wider organization.
Gain exposure to cleared and bilateral collateral, futures, portfolio reconciliation, options, FX, Swaps, and the trade events associated with each derivative activity.
Utilize skills such as Account Reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliations, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Microsoft Excel, Month End Close, NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, and Derivative Accounting. Requirements - Proven experience in a Sr. Accountant role or similar position
Extensive knowledge and experience with Account Reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, and Bank Reconciliations
Proficiency in using accounting software such as NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP
Strong understanding of General Ledger management and Journal Entries
Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and financial reporting
Experience with Month End Close procedures
Familiarity with Derivative Accounting is a plus
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in work
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent work experience
Professional accounting certification, such as CPA, is preferred
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
Flexibility to adapt to all situations and work varied hours; potentially work weekends or evenings
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