Staff Accountant jobs at Intercontinental Exchange - Ice in United States, Atlanta

Responsibilities

Auditing and Business Processes:

• Develop a thorough understanding of the Company's clearing and exchange operations.
• Assist with updating and maintaining the audit universe and related risk assessments.
• Assist with the development of the audit plans, audit programs and test procedures.
• Execute control testing and document results to support the internal audit plan.
• Communicate identified control deficiencies to management effectively.
• Maintain effective relationships with the internal and external contacts.
• Work on special projects as assigned.

Information Technology Control Auditing:

• Evaluate the design, operational effectiveness and efficiency of IT control processes and procedures for various operational, financial and compliance processes.
• Provide recommendations to management based on observations and testing.
• Lead, perform and document all phases of IT audits including planning, fieldwork, reporting results and performing subsequent follow-up procedures.
• Coordinate documentation requests for internal and external auditing requests.
• Communicate IT concepts and risks to non-IT auditors and management.

Knowledge and Experience

• 2+ years of experience in IT audit function or experienced IT professional.
• Understanding of IT control processes including: information security, access controls, change management and IT operations among others.
• SOX IT Audit experience is a plus.
• CISA or similar certification is a plus.
• Programming, CAAT and database management skills are a plus.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Ability to perform multiple projects simultaneously.
• Travel 10-15 percent; including international travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of the Company’s exchanges, clearing operations, fixed income and data services, and mortgage technology operations.
• Conduct integrated operational, compliance, financial audits, and Sarbanes-Oxley testing of manual controls.
• Execute control testing and document results to support the internal audit plan and SOX 404.
• Assist with the completion of audit risk assessments.
• Complete audit assignments within established time frames and budgets.
• Perform independent appraisals of policies and procedures.
• Document audit procedures performed in accordance with departmental standards.
• Communicate identified control deficiencies to management effectively.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Draft audit reports and participate in conducting exit conferences with management to discuss findings and management’s response.
• Travel to other locations as required for internal audit and training purposes.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required with a commitment to maintaining or obtaining appropriate professional certification (e.g. CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA).
• CPA, CIA, CFE or CISA preferred (All ICE Internal Audit staff are required to obtain and maintain one of the preferred professional designations).
• 1+ years in internal audit or equivalent experience is a plus.
• SOX experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills with appropriate attention to detail.
• Ability to perform multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to adapt in a high growth, rapidly evolving industry.
• Knowledge of financial services industry, exchange services, futures clearing merchants, clearing organizations, or energy or commodities trading is a plus.
• Ability to travel 10-15 percent; including international.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and processing of general ledger transactions and journal entries
• Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting
• Assist in completing the monthly close process
• Preparation of support schedules for quarterly and annual SEC filings
• Assisting with quarterly and year-end audits
• Various ad hoc financial analysis and performing special projects as requested

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 1+ years of experience in an accounting function
• Must be proficient in Excel - Oracle Cloud and/or Hyperion is a plus
• Detail oriented and has strong organizational skills
• Able to work in a team environment
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, with the flexibility to handle multiple job assignments at the same time

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of the Company’s exchanges, clearing operations, fixed income and data services, and mortgage technology operations.
• Conduct integrated operational, compliance, financial audits, and Sarbanes-Oxley testing of manual controls.
• Execute control testing and document results to support the internal audit plan and SOX 404.
• Assist with the completion of audit risk assessments.
• Complete audit assignments within established time frames and budgets.
• Perform independent appraisals of policies and procedures.
• Document audit procedures performed in accordance with departmental standards.
• Communicate identified control deficiencies to management effectively.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Draft audit reports and participate in conducting exit conferences with management to discuss findings and management’s response.
• Travel to other locations as required for internal audit and training purposes.

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required with a commitment to maintaining or obtaining appropriate professional certification (e.g. CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA).
• CPA, CIA, CFE or CISA preferred (All ICE Internal Audit staff are required to obtain and maintain one of the preferred professional designations).
• 1+ years in internal audit or equivalent experience is a plus.
• SOX experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills with appropriate attention to detail.
• Ability to perform multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to adapt in a high growth, rapidly evolving industry.
• Knowledge of financial services industry, exchange services, futures clearing merchants, clearing organizations, or energy or commodities trading is a plus.
• Ability to travel 10-15 percent; including international.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and processing of general ledger transactions and journal entries
• Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting
• Assist in completing the monthly close process
• Preparation of support schedules for quarterly and annual SEC filings
• Assisting with quarterly and year-end audits
• Various ad hoc financial analysis and performing special projects as requested

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 1+ years of experience in an accounting function
• Must be proficient in Excel - Oracle Cloud and/or Hyperion is a plus
• Detail oriented and has strong organizational skills
• Able to work in a team environment
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, with the flexibility to handle multiple job assignments at the same time

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of financial reporting, under the guidance of the Director of Financial Reporting, including preparing and reviewing SEC filings and maintaining tight supporting documentation
• Assist with creation and upkeep of accounting policies and research, including revenue recognition, noncash compensation, credit losses and leases, in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Actively participate in meetings with outside groups, including auditors, for purposes of gathering and explaining information related to our processes and internal controls
• Work with internal teams (Accounting, Tax & Treasury, and other business units) to gather global financial data, supporting schedules, and disclosures for SEC filings
• Maintain analytical and supporting documents for all SEC filings and financial statement disclosures
• Help to prepare SEC filings including 10-Qs, 10-Ks
• Work closely with internal and external auditors to provide supporting documentation and audit support
• Assist with the quarterly tie-outs of press releases and related earnings materials, ad-hoc investor presentations, etc.
• Stay current on accounting standards and research/implement new standards as they become applicable
• Assist with the review of month-end consolidated financial statements
• Build effective, trusted communications with accounting management and various other groups throughout the company

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting; CPA, Masters of Accounting or MBA a plus
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and at least 3 years of relevant financial experience in public accounting; additional public company experience a plus
• Must possess strong analytical and financial analysis skills
• Must have excellent communication skills- both written and verbal
• Attention to detail and solid organizational skills
• Strong teamwork, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, self-starter who is results-oriented
• Able to multi-task, prioritize and meet tight deadlines; works well and stays focused under pressure
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word)
• Experience with Workiva a plus, but not required.