Analyst, Accounts Payable

About Us

MarketAxess is on a journey to digitally transform one of the world’s largest financial markets, enabling the shift from analog, phone-based trading to a fully electronic marketplace. Why does this matter? Because our platform makes trading fixed-income more accessible, ultimately improving transparency, efficiency, and competition in the marketplace. Changing the way an established industry transacts is no easy feat. There will be twists and turns, because no one’s ever done this before. But now, more than 2,000 clients around the world rely on our solutions, and that number is only expected to grow in the years ahead. We know where we’re going. How we get there is up to us. Join us and help Take Us There.

The Role

This is an opportunity for an entry-level analyst to join the MarketAxess accounting team. The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of experience. This role will be a vital part of the finance team and involved in a broad range of the firm’s expenses. Ideal for a proactive problem solver who strives for continuous improvement and challenges the status quo.

How You'll Help Take Us There

• Perform daily accounts payable responsibilities including verifying and processing invoices, reconciling vendor statements, securing department head approvals, and ensuring timely payment


• Match invoices with purchase orders and supporting documentation


• Code and enter invoices into the accounting system accurately and promptly


• Prepare and process payment batches for approval, including checks, electronic transfers, and ACH payments


• Verify payment amounts and ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors


• Establish and maintain effective relationships with vendors


• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve any discrepancies or issues promptly


• Determine and monitor monthly invoice reports for vendor activity


• Reconcile vendor statements with accounts payable records to ensure all invoices and payments are accurately accounted for


• Maintain the general ledger accounts payable, assisting in the coordination of quarterly audit preparation


• Maintain organized and up-to-date vendor files and documentation


• Partner with other members of the accounting team on month-end accruals, accounts payable reconciliation, and other accounting duties as needed

What We’re Looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting


• 1+ years of experience


• MS Excel experience (e.g., VLOOKUP, PivotTables)


• Familiarity with NetSuite system is a plus


• Basic knowledge of data tools such as Alteryx, Python or SQL is strongly preferred


• Strong analytical, technical and problem-solving skills


• Ability to work with stakeholders across the Finance, HR, IT and Legal


• Self-motivated and proactive, with strong attention to detail


• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines


• Strong verbal and written communication skills required


• Strong follow-through and ability to manage internal and vendor relationships

What You Can Expect from Us

• Hybrid Environment: Our employees enjoy a mix of working in the office and from home


• Free Food: We provide free lunch for employees when they are working in the office. Plus, our offices are stocked with snacks.


• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO package including vacation and personal days, sick leave and charity days


• Generous Parental Leave: Up to 20 weeks fully paid leave


• 401(k): Dollar-for-dollar employer match up to $17,500


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Employees can purchase MarketAxess common stock at a discount


• Wellness Stipend: We provide employees with up to $1K annually towards gym memberships, home office equipment and more


• Onsite Healthcare: We offer convenient access to world-class care through Mount Sinai at our Hudson Yards location


• Tuition Assistance and Professional Development: Benefit from live and on-demand learning, role-specific training, employee-led Lunch and Learns and guest speakers


• Core benefits: Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision programs

For job positions in NYC, NY, and other locations where required, the estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is $60,000 USD to $75,000 USD. Actual salary may vary depending on job-related factors, which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. You may also be eligible for annual cash incentives, equity, and other benefit programs.

MarketAxess Corporation and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in the location in which the candidate is applying.

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