About Jump Trading Jump Trading is a leading global trading firm that combines sophisticated quantitative research, cutting-edge technology, and an entrepreneurial culture. Founded in 1999, Jump now has over 800 employees across offices in Chicago, New York, London, Bristol, Paris, Amsterdam, Singapore, India, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. Jump is still privately owned and funded, fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity and learning. Our people are some of the world s most brilliant minds, with backgrounds from the trading industry, Silicon Valley tech companies and startups, top PhD programs and research labs. We have a 20-year history of investing in superior infrastructure, including custom hardware, software, wireless networks, and a world-class supercomputer. We leverage our proprietary technology to analyze massive data sets and identify trends in global markets across asset classes About this Job This position is responsible for a variety of accounting tasks for the Finance department. The Accounting Assistant will work alongside, and communicate with, other members of the Finance team in the Chicago and London offices. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Retrieve and organize bank statements and upload to the centralized repository. * Prepare journal entries and perform month-end account reconciliations. * Assist with external financial audits, tax and compliance issues. * Ensure timely, accurate completion of ad hoc projects as assigned by the Accounting Manager, Controller, or other Finance team members. Skills you'll need: * Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, including experience with lookup functions, pivot tables, and other formulas * Detail-oriented, organized, and excellent communication skills * Demonstrate professional customer service by following up on emails and voicemails * Ability to multitask and prioritize daily tasks in fast paced environment * Ability to work independently and work with confidential information * Professional demeanor and ability to use discretion when working with confidential material * Working towards a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field