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REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Assistant Controller

Summary Description of Role:

Parallax is currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Accounting Team. This role will focus on the management company accounting which handles the operations of the firm.

The position will be an integral part of the accounting team, supporting the financial reporting of the funds and accounting functions of the management company. This role will work directly under Assistant Controller and also interact with other departments and will liaise with external parties such as the fund administrator and auditor.

Specific Responsibilities include:

• Prepare quarterly and yearly business tax filings for the management company.
• Reconcile commissions and exchange fees on executed option trades.
• Process wires, ACHs and reconcile the transaction payments.
• Prepare monthly closing, true-up, cash rec, maintain all fund related G/L and vendor contracts.
• Assist in preparing the monthly budget for the management company and master funds.
• Reconcile other fund related operating expenses, liaise with multiple parties in solving discrepancies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years accounting experience; financial industry preferred by not required
• Willingness to travel to the San Francisco office every 4-5 weeks (if remote)
• Bachelor's Degree in accounting
• Willingness to be in the San Francisco office once per week on Thursdays (if in San Francisco)
• Must be a U.S citizen or authorized to work in the U.S on a permanent basis

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• High attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player and strong work ethic
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new software
• Basic knowledge of finance and investments

TECHNICAL ABILITIES:

• High proficiency in Excel
• Knowledge of QuickBooks Online highly desired

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Parallax offers extremely competitive compensation and benefits, including (not limited to): discretionary bonuses, flexible, hybrid schedule in San Francisco, 100% paid medical, dental and LTD insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) plan, Flexible Time Off, holidays (NYSE list of holidays), cell/internet reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.

Parallax is an equal opportunity employer.

Please no calls or recruiters.