Payroll and Accounting Specialist

Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm proudly headquartered in downtown Chicago. Our traders work hard to provide liquidity to the market through their market-making activities and are the masters of a diverse set of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETF), and equity index options. From the beginning, we began iteratively investing in our proprietary technology and committing to building our systems from the ground up. Our trading models and software systems are continually re-engineered, optimized, and maintained to stay on top of the industry.

Our Business department is comprised of several key teams who work to ensure that Belvedere is operating at the highest level.  We look for passionate team members that excel and their contribution is critical to our continued success. Our Business Teams build and manage processes that strive to improve all facets of the company. Whether it’s human or financial capital, our goal is to drive productivity while enhancing Team Belvedere’s experience.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll & Accounting Specialist to join our Finance team. This role will support both U.S. and international operations, including payroll processing, benefits administration, regulatory reporting, and general ledger accuracy. We’re looking for someone who is proactive, collaborative, and comfortable managing sensitive financial data. 

• Accurately process semi-monthly payroll for U.S. employees and monthly payroll for Singapore-based employees. 
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and requirements. 
• Manage and maintain Paycom HRIS. 
• Collaborate with Paycom and tax authorities to ensure timely and compliant filings, respond to tax notices, and maintain good account standing. 
• Partner with the People Operations team to review and approve benefit-related changes. 
• Administration of 401(k) and HSA plans, including employee education, audits, and regulatory reporting.  
• Reconcile payroll general ledger entries and resolve exceptions to ensure financial accuracy. 
• Manage global year-end payroll tax processes and compliance reporting
• Assist in monthly expense analysis and reporting. 
• Participate in the month-end close process, including benefit reconciliations and payroll-related journal entries. 
• Prepare and support regulatory filings and audit documentation. 
• Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, reimbursements, and benefits with professionalism and accuracy. 
• Assist with general accounting duties and cross-functional projects as needed. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred). 
• 3-5 years of relevant payroll or finance experience. 
• Experience with Paycom HRIS strongly preferred, and with ERP systems like Acumatica is a plus. 
• Strong Excel skills and general Microsoft Office proficiency. 
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skills. 
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality. 

Women and underrepresented groups frequently apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to break that mold and apply. No candidate is perfect; all have a lot to offer. We welcome your application.

Core Values

The secret to our award-winning culture is our Core Values: Team Belvedere, Me In Team, Own It, Build Rockets, and Passionate Discourse. We live and breathe these values every day.

Our Stance

Belvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for its employees. Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military, and veteran status is prohibited. Belvedere encourages initiatives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. Belvedere is committed to providing a positive environment in which team members are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy. Our firm believes in a dynamic culture of inclusion and diversity, where people thrive on individual and organizational characteristics, values, experiences, and backgrounds.

Please note that Belvedere Trading does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of Team Belvedere. No phone calls, please.

Any questions regarding the virtual recruiting process, please reach out to recruiting@belvederetrading.com.

Work Schedule: Regular and reliable attendance during standard business hours

Amount of Travel Required: None 

Sponsorship: Not available for this position