AP & Expense Specialist

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

WHO WE ARE

We are PEAK6 a leading investment firm using technology to find a better way of doing things. The companys first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading and over the past two decades the same formula has been used across a range of industries asset classes and business stages to consistently deliver superior results. Today PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses. PEAK6s core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management PEAK6 Strategic Capital Apex Fintech Solutions FOCUS We Insure Evil Geniuses Poker Power Zogo and Bruce Markets.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

PEAK6 Investments is a diversified financial services firm and our family office team supports the principals with a broad range of financial and operational needs. Were looking for an AP & Expense Specialist who wants to truly own this function someone who takes pride in running a clean organized payables operation and is energized by getting the details right every time.

This is a specialized individual-contributor role with a defined and meaningful scope and we want to be upfront about that. Were looking for someone who has found their lane takes genuine pride in executing it well and wants to plant roots in a role they can truly own. If youre energized by mastery over mobility this is the right fit. Youll be embedded in the family office which means variety interesting work and the occasional special project alongside your core responsibilities. The scope is stable.

This role is onsite based out of our Austin TX headquarters.

Youll be responsible for:

Accounts Payable & Payments

Manage the AP inbox end-to-end receiving routing and processing vendor invoices accurately and on time

Own and maintain the payment calendar ensuring all obligations are tracked scheduled and executed

Code invoices and expenses to the correct accounts and import into NetSuite

Reconcile AP activity and resolve discrepancies with vendors

Expense Management & Tracking

Track and categorize expenses across the family office umbrella with a high degree of accuracy

Manage subscriptions memberships and recurring expenses maintaining a clear current inventory and flagging cost-saving opportunities

Process and reconcile employee expense reimbursements

Prepare regular expense reports and support month-end close Benefits & Insurance Administration

Manage health insurance claim submittals and track reimbursements through to resolution

Maintain organized records of all submittals approvals and reimbursement activity

Technology & Process Improvement

Actively look for ways to leverage technology including AI tools to automate repetitive tasks reduce manual work and improve accuracy

Bring a continuous improvement mindset: if a process can be done smarter or faster we want to hear about it

Help evaluate and implement tools that increase efficiency across the AP and expense management workflow

General Family Office Support

Contribute to month-end close processes including balance sheet reconciliations and financial statement preparation as needed

Support the family office team on ad hoc projects analysis and reporting

YOUR EXPERIENCE

24 years of hands-on accounts payable bookkeeping or accounting experience
Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP/accounting systems (NetSuite experience is a strong plus)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Comfortable adopting new technology including AI tools to improve workflows and reduce manual effort
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance preferred or equivalent practical experience
Meticulous attention to detail and a natural instinct for organization
Comfortable managing a steady workload of recurring responsibilities while staying flexible for adhoc needs
Trustworthy discreet and at ease in a confidential high-trust environment
A communicator who speaks up asks questions and doesnt let things fall through the cracks

WHY THIS ROLE

Youll step into a role with real ownership not a supporting-cast position but the person the team counts on to keep payables expenses and insurance administration running smoothly. The family office environment means youll be on a small team directly supporting the principals of the business with a variety of tasks to juggle on a day-to-day basis.

We also want someone whos curious about technology if youre the type who experiments with AI tools to work smarter and bring those ideas to the team youll fit right in here. If youre someone who finds satisfaction in doing routine work exceptionally well values stability over advancement and wants to be a trusted long-term member of a close-knit team this is a great fit.

OUR REWARDS

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits including healthcare benefits (medical dental and vision EAP) competitive PTO 401k match parental leave and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.

PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age disability veteran status marital status or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact our HR department at We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.

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WHO WE AREWe are PEAK6 a leading investment firm using technology to find a better way of doing things. The companys first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading and over the past two decades the same formula has been used across a range of industries asset classes and...