Senior Accountant

Company: DV Trading
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description About Us : Founded 19 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 450 people operating throughout the world. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity and hedging opportunities to financial participants, commodity producers and counterparties worldwide. DV Group affiliates also include two broker dealers, an introducing broker in commodities, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and several investment advisory firms. Job Responsibilities: Assist the accounting and finance team with the month-end close process Record standard monthly (annual) general ledger entries Prepare monthly (and annual) balance sheet reconciliations Assist with analyzing trader profit centers monthly to ensure accuracy and post necessary accruals Assist with annual audits and provide support as needed Perform ad hoc requests such as analysis, re-classes, allocations, etc. Apply accounting principles, theories, and practices to a wide variety of tasks Improve accounting processes, control, and documentation Prepare documentation of processes to better monitor internal controls Learn various daily tasks of other team members to provide back-up and support when needed Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor as needed Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related degree 5 years of accounting experience desired Experience working within a G/L system, Microsoft Dynamics preferred Advanced Excel knowledge and skills (including Power Query); SQL and/or Python a plus A strong desire to partner and collaborate with various teams across the firm Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal A tech forward approach to managing day to day tasks – we love to automate and make things more efficient and so should you! Strong problem solver with the ability to navigate ambiguity and leverage your resources. The desire to take ownership of projects and ideas, while being able to identify gaps and other areas of improvement. The ability to adapt to a dynamic and ever-changing environment – we are in high growth mode and move quickly to achieve business goals Annual compensation range $110K - $125K base discretionary bonus eligibility DV is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Only search firms with valid, written agreements with DV should submit resumes in response to DV's posted positions. All resumes submitted by search firms to DV via e-mail, the Internet, personal delivery, facsimile, or any other method without a valid written agreement shall be deemed the sole property of DV, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by DV. DV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employment

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