Senior Corporate Accountant – Trading

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Job ID#: 25178

Sr Corporate/Trading Accountant -Commodities
Houston, Texas (1 day WFH)

Company Description

Premier and well-known and respected energy commodities trading, marketing, and distribution client with a national footprint is seeking a 

Role Accountabilities:

Prepare financial statements for internal and external users; collect and analyze financial data ensuring compliance with reporting guidelines.

  • Perform general accounting activities including the preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements such as balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements, and capital expenditure schedules
  • Prepare, record, analyze, and report accounting transactions and ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles
  • Provide financial support, including forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variations from budget
  • Analyze and prepare statutory accounts, financial statements, and reports
  • Conduct or assist in the documentation of accounting projects
  • Research accounting rules and regulations and make recommendations regarding company policy
  • May coach, lead, or direct others’ work
  • Perform special projects as assigned
  • Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
  • Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Complete other duties as assigned

The following additional duty may also be required:

  • Manage areas including but not limited to PIP administration, leases, fixed assets, cash concentration, rebate accounting, and general ledger management

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting preferred
  • Minimum five years’ experience in accounting or related area required
  • Experience in Corporate Accounting in a Commodity Trading shop OR a Senior Accountant/Audit at a CPA firm with experience auditing energy commodity firms
  • CPA is a Plus 

Skills that will set you apart:

  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills required
  • Knowledge of Right Angle or other ETRM software
  • Intermediate knowledge of Lawson or general ledger (GL) accounting software required
  • Intermediate knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preferred
  • Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions in determining company policies and strategies affecting company financial performance

Qualified inquiries:
rreyna@proalt.com or
stucker@proalt.com

 

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