Payroll Accountant

Title: Payroll Accountant
Location: Chicago, IL (onsite)

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:

• Accurately process payroll across all entities


• Post all accounting entries associated with payroll


• Facilitate wires, as needed, out of bank accounts related to payroll, taxes, pension, etc.


• Maintain payroll log of all changes each payroll to ensure team can properly review payrolls


• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies


• Liaise with HR regarding new hires, terminations, bonuses, benefits, etc.


• Assist auditors with payroll reconciliation and reports, per request


• Recommend improvements to systems and processes

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related degree


• Proven experience as a Payroll Accountant or similar role


• Experience with international payrolls and related laws and legislation


• Experience working within a G/L system, Microsoft Dynamics preferred


• Proficiency within a Global HRIS system, Paycom preferred


• Advanced Excel knowledge and skills


• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail


• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 


• Strong problem solver with the ability to navigate ambiguity and leverage your resources.

Annual compensation range $70K - $80K + 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 employees.