Optiverians are at the core of our business and compensating our people is an essential function within business operations.  We are expanding our team and in search of a detail oriented and deadline-driven Payroll Accountant. As a Payroll Accountant you will share in the ownership of multi-state payroll processing and 401(k) administration. This role requires excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and adherence to complex policies, procedures, and regulation.

Who we are:

Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker. As one of the oldest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe. Our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilising force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates.

Optiver Chicago’s culture parallels the energetic city we’re immersed in. Home to the Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Board Options Exchange, and Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago has established itself as the trading capital of the US. Active on leading US exchanges, Optiver’s Chicago office trades a wide range of products from listed derivatives to cash equities, ETFs, bonds and foreign exchange.

What you’ll do:

As a part of our Optiver Payroll team, you’ll collaborate with Finance team and HR team members to process payroll and field inquiries from employees. You’ll also partner with various teams across the business on special projects that are essential to our dynamic business.

• Demonstrate a high level of ownership, precision, and professionalism in processing semi-monthly, multi-state payroll in ADP Workforce now and 401(k) administration.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate and complete computation and processing for new hires, terms, transfers, bonuses, and other ad hoc deduction or benefit items
• Support/resolve employee payroll and 401(k) questions in a timely and effective manner
• Identify and propose process improvements for increased efficiency and reduced risk of manual errors
• Continuously develop, maintain, and document procedures and internal controls
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of 401(k) funding, payroll transactions, and related journal entries in support of month-end close deliverables and external audits
• Assist with company credit card and travel and expense reimbursement processing in Concur

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree and payroll certification or training
• 2+ years of experience processing multi-state payroll, utilizing ADP
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and payroll regulations
• Strong time management and prioritization skills, proven ability to successfully meet deadlines
• Ability to define problems, research and resolve issues or inquiries timely
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook
• Fidelity 401K administration and/or NetSuite experience, a plus

What you’ll get:

• Work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries.
• Performance based bonus structure that is unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in.
• Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems.  

Alongside this you will get great other benefits such as 25 paid vacation days and market holidays, fully paid commuting expenses and health insurance, daily breakfast and lunch, training opportunities, 401(k) match up to 50% and charitable match opportunities, regular social events and clubs, and many more.