Accounting Coordinator

New York, NYOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

organized
discreet
daily tasks
projects
document signatures
follow-ups
calendar management
audit-related tasks
tracking requests
monthly financials

Nice to have

corporate administrative experience
process improvement
team player
collaborative mindset
people skills

Role summary

The Accounting Coordinator will manage daily tasks and projects for the global Accounting team. This role involves coordinating document signatures, managing calendars, assisting with audit requests, distributing monthly financials, and handling credit card administration and capital movements. While accounting expertise is not required, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential. The position offers an introduction to the firm's accounting function and operations, emphasizing accuracy and timeliness in a deadline-driven environment. Preferred candidates have 2+ years of corporate administrative experience and a proactive approach to process improvement.

About the Position

We are looking for an organized and discreet Accounting Coordinator to manage a variety of daily tasks and projects across our global Accounting team.

You don’t need to be an expert in accounting to thrive in this role—we are happy to teach you what you need to know. You’ll learn from seasoned colleagues how to manage the moving pieces that keep our systems and processes running smoothly.

Additional responsibilities of this role might include:

Coordinating document signatures and follow-ups

Assisting with calendar management, maintenance, and updating

Completing audit-related tasks, such as tracking requests, and coordinating with other Jane Street teams to ensure proper follow-up

Distributing monthly financials to counterparties, maintaining the distribution list, and updating it as relationships and requirements change

Coordinating financial statement deliverables with the AML team during onboarding

Assisting with credit card administration, including requesting new cards, managing limits, communicating with third-party vendors, and coordinating with banks in the event of fraudulent transactions

Coordinating various processes, including capital moves and wires

This role provides a great introduction to our accounting function and the larger operations of the firm. Getting the details right in accounting is an extremely important part of our business and we take pride in our ability to stay on schedule without sacrificing accuracy. Each member of our team is highly organized, proactive, and able to prioritize tasks effectively.

About You

Having 2+ years of corporate administrative experience is preferred

Able to produce timely and accurate records, especially work paper documentation

Supportive and reliable; a team player with a collaborative mindset

Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail

Discreet, trustworthy, and comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment

Motivated to improve processes where possible

A strong communicator with excellent people skills

Proficient with Microsoft Excel

If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to agency-partnerships@janestreet.com.

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