Staff Accountant

Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC (SWS), a leading women and minority-owned investment banking firm offering underwriting, sales and trading, research, and advisory services, is conducting a search for a Staff Accountant to join its finance team.

Siebert Williams Shank (SWS) is the nation’s largest minority-owned and women-owned broker-dealer, full-service investment banking and financial services firm that offers investment banking, sales, trading & research, and advisory services to a broad and ever-expanding list of corporations, governments, municipalities, and institutional investors. Our 140+ diverse professionals are not only committed to providing the highest level of value-added services to our clients but also committed to improving the communities in which we work and live. All activities are supported by a robust secondary sales and trading platform, and a sound regulatory capital base which has grown steadily over the years, primarily through a commitment to reinvestment in the Firm. We have over 25 offices nationwide with dual headquarters in NYC and Oakland and have a 25+ year track record built on integrity, experience and results.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic accountant to join our team. This role will focus on collaborating with the Controller and management to ensure proper accounting and regulatory reporting. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of broker-dealer operations, financial rules and regulations, and the ability to navigate reporting requirements.

• Assist the accounting team with month-end entries and financial close
• Update and maintain monthly balance sheet schedules and allocations
• Track and record accounts receivables
• Prepare, monitor and analyze firm's net capital computations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Syndicate, Trading, Finance, Compliance) to gather necessary data for reporting
• Assist in regulatory examinations and annual audits

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience within a broker-dealer or financial services firm
• Knowledge and understanding of GAAP
• Knowledge of broker-dealer operations, financial instruments, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines

• Proficiency in MS Excel and other financial reporting tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

At SWS, we are committed to fair, transparent pay and strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation. The target totalrange for this position is $95,000 - $125,000. Compensation for the successful candidate will be determined by the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies and experience. This position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus.

SWS empowers talented and highly motivated individuals to thrive independently and collectively. We offer a competitive compensation package, an inclusive working environment and exceptional employee benefits. Our benefit program is designed to provide employees and their dependents with support in maintaining health and financial protection.

We welcome and value the people and concepts that move our firm, our industry, and our communities forward. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.