General Ledger Accountant

Regional broker-dealer located in the heart of Coconut Grove in Miami, Florida has an opening for a General Ledger Accountant.  Position is responsible for supporting the accounting department with bookkeeping, maintaining financial records, accounts payable/receivable.  Strong knowledge of accounting procedures and software required (QuickBooks, Excel, Depreciation schedules, Credit card reconciliations, etc). Candidate must possess excellent customer service skills, analytical and problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and a strong professional and educational drive.  This position provides accounting and operational support for firm and Senior Officers.  Schedule flexibility and ability to work evenings as needed is a must for the right candidate.  A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and relevant experience required. This is a salary and benefit based position with bonus potential based on performance. 

United Capital Markets, Inc. is a well-established fixed income broker/dealer in the structured product arena.   We have worked hard to build a quality team dedicated to providing a solid return for our clients, an environment for growth and development for our employees, and a commitment to reinvestment in our community.  Member: FINRA/SIPC.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA License Preferred
• Strong Excel skills
• Analytical and problem-solving ability, attention to detail
• Schedule flexibility and ability to work early mornings and/or evenings as needed.
• Candidate must be highly efficient and possess excellent customer service skills

Responsibilities:

• Process and file payments to vendors
• Maintain a list of open bills
• Deposit checks
• Record general ledger entries
• Reconcile and record credit card charges (monthly + receipts)
• Reconcile and record petty cash (monthly + receipts)
• Perform month-end closing excluding trading accounts
• Record receivables (intercompany, others)
• Fixed assets depreciation
• Prepaid expense amortization
• Maintain insurance schedule and fixed asset files
• Prepare, IRS form 1096 with corresponding 1098s and 1099s (annually).

Salary is 65k-75k commensurate with experience. We offer a competitive total compensation package including base salary, paid benefits, and incentive bonuses based on individual and company performance.  Please send resumes to Michael Nelson CFO mnelson@unitedcapital.com & Stacia Smith (HR Director) stacia@unitedcapital.com No phone calls please.