Job Title:
Trading Desk AccountantContract Type:
Time Type:
Full timeJob Description:
Job Summary:
Experienced accountant to perform trading desk accounting processes, monthly close, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset, strong analytical skills, and proven accounting ability. Role will report directly to the Accounting Manager in Houston, Texas.
Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA preferred
- Strong working knowledge of financial accounting
- Understanding of commodity trading business, especially physical power and natural gas trading
- Self-motivated, results oriented, and strong problem-solving skills
- Strong technical skills with proficiency in Excel
- Ability to independently research and analyze; discuss conclusions with senior management
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Team oriented with willingness to train colleagues
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform monthly economic to accounting Profit & Loss statement reconciliations
- Account for commodity trading transactions (purchases, sales, costs).
- Validate AR/AP balances for assigned Trade desks/commodities
- Ensure accuracy and consistency with Trading system data
- Liase with Front/Middle Office and Operations to ensure accuracy, and consistency of reported figures
- Review balance sheet, cash movements, and working capital for assigned desks
- Quarterly / Year-end
- Participate in Quarter End reporting activities
- Compile pertinent data for management reporting and financial statements
- Participate in Year End audit and financial statement preparation, as needed
If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our success.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- Strong working knowledge of financial accounting
- Understanding of commodity trading, especially physical power and natural gas trading
- Strong technical skills with proficiency in Excel
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills
- Ability to work independently and discuss conclusions with senior management
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- CPA certification
What We Do
Gunvor Group is one of the world’s largest independent commodities trading houses by turnover, creating logistics solutions that safely and efficiently move physical energy, metals and bulk materials from where they are sourced and stored to where they are demanded most. With strategic investments in industrial infrastructure—refineries, pipelines, storage, terminals, mining and upstream—Gunvor further generates sustainable value across the global supply chain for its customers. More information can be found at www.gunvorgroup.com or @Gunvor
