Careers at Backstop

Accounting Implementation Consultant

Backstop Solutions Group is a Chicago based company that makes SaaS applications for hedge funds and the people who invest in them. Over the last few years, we have grown considerably, won several awards, and built a lot of great software. Backstoppers take our customers and our service very seriously but pride ourselves on not taking ourselves too seriously in the process.

The Professional Services Group is looking for an energetic, team-oriented individual interested in the accounting side of client implementations. They are expected to assist in the migrations of clients’ accounting data and have an interest in learning more about the technical aspects of implementations.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Product configuration and troubleshooting.
  • Data manipulation and migration using proprietary tools.
  • General consulting on accounting and liquidity.
  • Working cross teams to ensure deliverables are received on time and within budget and meet the requirements and expectations of the client.
  • Develop documented repeatable processes that provide efficiency to the team.
  • Share knowledge and expertise with other Professional Service team members.
  • As directed, participate in internal Professional Services team meetings and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • 1+ years of accounting experience
  • BS/BA or equivalent work experience, preferably in accounting or a similar field of study
  • Close attention to detail and thorough work.
  • An analytical/problem-solving approach to work.
  • The ability to work as part of a team or individually.
  • The position requires familiarity with the following areas of accounting:
    • Reconciling transactions and balances
    • Liquidity terms
  • Experience in or an interest in the relational databases or similar technologies and computer coding.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive pay and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability
  • Unlimited vacation time
  • 401(k) company match
  • Professional organization memberships
  • Intelligentsia coffee and espresso
  • Game room, team events and quarterly company parties
  • Weekly games, beer and snacks
  • Casual work environment, jeans encouraged (when not visiting clients)
  • Work with smart, cool and dedicated folks
  • The chance to work for a growing service provider in the alternative financial industry

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