Accountant, US

JERA Global Markets; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JERA Global Markets in Houston seeks an experienced accountant to support US Gas trading finance. You will manage month-end close, financial reporting, and ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards, while coordinating with auditors and trading desks.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in accounting, CPA or equivalent, 7 years in commodity trading or Big 4 audit, strong Excel and SAP proficiency, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent professional qualification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CA).
• 7 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in commodity trading or Big 4 audit for commodity trading.
• Strong understanding of mark-to-market accounting in commodity trading preferred.
• Able to work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and SAP or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial books and records according to reporting standards and statutory requirements.
• Perform monthly closing to ensure timely group and statutory reporting.
• Reconcile accounting to trading systems for ledger accuracy.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial reporting packages and annual statements.
• Support audit and internal control processes and external auditors.
• Assist Group Finance Controller on ad-hoc duties.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet company goals.
• Ensure compliance with trading and accounting standards.

Skills

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

SAP

Excel

Commodity trading

Big 4 experience

Independent worker

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA or equivalent

Tools

Sun/Horizon systems

Trading systems

Job description

Position Description :

This role forms part of JERA's growing North American Gas Trading business, which is expected to transition onto JERAGM's trading platform. This business is wholly owned by JERA Co., Inc. and will focus on US natural gas trading, optimisation and market development across North America. Successful candidates will join during the build-out phase ahead of the business's planned operational launch.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive accountant to supporting the financial operations of our US Gas business. The primary focus of this role is to ensure timely and accurate month-end closing, financial reporting and compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.

Position Description :

This role forms part of JERA's growing North American Gas Trading business, which is expected to transition onto JERAGM's trading platform. This business is wholly owned by JERA Co., Inc. and will focus on US natural gas trading, optimisation and market development across North America. Successful candidates will join during the build-out phase ahead of the business's planned operational launch.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Maintain the financial books and records in accordance with financial reporting standards and statutory requirement, including assessing the impact of changes in accounting standards and ensuring appropriate accounting treatment of the Group's business activities.
• Perform and monthly closing process to ensure accurate and timely group and statutory reporting
• Perform reconciliation of accounting to trading systems to ensure the accuracy of accounting ledger
• Prepare the monthly/quarterly financial reporting packages, and annual financial statements in accordance with the financial reporting standards
• Support audit and review process by external auditors and the internal control/audit team
• Support Group Finance Controller/Financial Controller on ad-hoc duties as assigned
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve the overall JERAGM's goals and objectives
• Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with trading and accounting standards and other compliance requirements

Note that in addition to these duties employees are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required.

Qualifications

• Possess a bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent professional qualification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CA or its equivalents)
• 7 years of relevant working experience with at least 5 years in a commodity trading company and/or in Big 4 accounting firm with a focus on the audit of commodity trading firm is desired
• Strong technical understanding of mark-to-market accounting in the commodity trading business is preferred.
• Positive, conscientious, hands-on, and self-driven. Enjoy working in a dynamic environment.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong logical thinking and analytical skills with attention to details and accuracy
• Collaborative team team player and thrives on excellence and continuous improvement
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under time pressureStrong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) and able to work effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and various levels within the organization
• Experience with SAP or Sun/Horizon systems is a plus.
• System savvy and proficient in Microsoft Excel

Role Opportunity

This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop skills and responsibility within a growing and successful commodity trading business.