A key Optimus client is seeking a Trade Accountant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a true commodities accountant, someone who enjoys the accounting close process through financial statement presentation.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and validate commodity invoices, track associated costs (e.g., broker fees, shipping), manage accounts payable/receivable, and ensure accurate inventory entries.
• Ensure cash settlements, follow up on late payments, maintain audit trails, and adhere to company procedures and directives.
• Provide financial data for cash forecasting, gross margin reporting, month-end close, and trading risk reports.
• Work closely with Trading, Legal, Credit, Finance, and Operations teams to support back-office functions and resolve trade-related queries.
• Assist with internal/external reporting, payment preparations, and ad-hoc tasks assigned by the Finance Director.

Job Requirements:

• 3 or more years' experience in energy derivative accounting
• Crude Oil accounting experience required, Colonial pipeline knowledge preferred
• Hands on experience in SAP required
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure
  

Per our client's specifications, candidates are required to be US Citizens, Green Card holders, or independently authorized to work in the US. We are unable to provide H1, F1, OTC, etc visa sponsorship at this time.

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