Financial Reporting Accountant

janestreet· Accounting
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📍 New York, New York, United States

About this role

About the Position

We are looking for a Financial Reporting Accountant to support the global accounting function at Jane Street by helping with our month-end close process and the preparation and maintenance of our firm’s internal books and records.

Your daily work will include preparing various accounting reconciliations and financial schedules that support the preparation of our financial statements. You will also assist teammates in their collaboration with outside auditors and advisers. 

To thrive in this role, you’ll need to be a self-starter who cares about details and deadlines, and someone who can stay organized in an intense and fast-paced work environment. Our teams are highly collaborative–you can expect to work closely with colleagues both in the U.S. and globally to meet our team goals. 

About You

  • Have a bachelor’s degree in accounting and 2-4 years in an accounting role
  • Have a keen understanding of US GAAP
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and thorough with a desire for continuous improvement
  • A strong verbal and written communicator with great people skills 
  • Able to produce timely and accurate records; you appreciate the importance of supporting work paper documentation and schedules
  • A collaborative and flexible team player 
  • A self-starter who can work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment 
  • Proficient with MS Excel 
  • Having a CPA certification and experience in the broker-dealer/financial services industry are preferred

If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to agency-partnerships@janestreet.com. 



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This Financial Reporting Accountant role at janestreet is based in New York, New York, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Financial Reporting Accountant at janestreet belong to?
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When was the Financial Reporting Accountant job at janestreet posted?
This Financial Reporting Accountant position at janestreet was posted on May 1, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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