Senior Accounting Associate

Responsibilities

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across regulated entities
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analyses, and supporting schedules
• Assist with regulatory reporting requirements and preparation of supporting workpapers
• Support daily capital, liquidity, and customer fund reporting processes
• Prepare and investigate daily trade, position, cash, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Partner with leadership to document and improve accounting policies and internal controls
• Support annual audits, regulatory examinations, and compliance reviews
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Compliance, Operations, Product, and Engineering teams

Requirements

• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Active CPA license or actively pursuing CPA certification
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting fundamentals
• Experience in public accounting, financial services, fintech, banking, or similar environments
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems like NetSuite or Sage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Big 4 audit or advisory experience
• Exposure to broker-dealers, exchanges, clearing firms, or futures markets
• Familiarity with CFTC, NFA, SEC, or FINRA regulatory environments
• Experience with process automation, data analytics, or AI-enabled workflows
• Experience in a high-growth startup or fintech environment

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Home office stipend
• 5% 401k match
• Company paid health, dental, and vision plan options

About the Company

Underdog is a fast-growing sports company building products across fantasy sports, sports betting, and prediction markets.