Commodity Accounting Specialist

Optimus - People. Solutions. Delivered.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimus - People. Solutions. Delivered. seeks an experienced accounting professional to split time between Accounts Payable and commodities settlements in a fast‑moving environment in Houston.

You will process invoices, reconcile vendor accounts, support month‑end close, and settle physical commodity trades with traders and operations, leveraging NetSuite or Bill.com and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable and/or commodities settlements.
• Experience settling physical commodity transactions within a trading organization is required.
• Experience with refined products, petrochemicals, feedstocks, natural gas, crude, or other physical commodities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day Accounts Payable activities: invoice processing, vendor accounts, reconciliations, credits, and discrepancy resolution.
• Support month‑end close, accruals, audits, and other accounting activities.
• Process and reconcile commodity trade settlements and related documentation.
• Coordinate with trading, operations, accounting, and counterparties to ensure trades settle accurately and discrepancies are resolved.
• Review transaction information, invoices, payments, and supporting documentation for accuracy.
• Maintain records across multiple transactions, vendors, and counterparties.
• Identify and resolve issues affecting timely and accurate settlement or payment.
• Assist with process improvements and other accounting/settlement projects as needed.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Commodities settlements

Excel

ERP systems

NetSuite

Bill.com

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

NetSuite

Bill.com

Job description

Accounts Payable & Commodities Settlements Specialist (Dual-Function Role)

A key Optimus client is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support two critical areas of the business: Accounts Payable and Commodities Settlements.

This is a hands‑on individual‑contributor position, with approximately 50% of the role focused on AP activities and 50% supporting the settlement of physical commodity transactions. The ideal candidate will bring solid AP experience along with experience working within a commodity trading environment, particularly with refined products, petrochemicals, feedstocks, or similar physical commodities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day Accounts Payable activities, including invoice processing, vendor accounts, reconciliations, credits, and discrepancy resolution.
• Support month‑end close, accruals, audits, and other accounting activities.
• Process and reconcile commodity trade settlements and related documentation.
• Work with trading, operations, accounting, and counterparties to ensure trades are accurately settled and discrepancies are resolved.
• Review transaction information, invoices, payments, and supporting documentation for accuracy.
• Assist with maintaining accurate records across multiple transactions, vendors, and counterparties.
• Identify and resolve issues affecting timely and accurate settlement or payment.
• Support process improvements and other accounting/settlement projects as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of combined Accounts Payable and/or commodities settlements experience.
• Previous experience settling physical commodity transactions within a trading organization is required.
• Experience with refined products, petrochemicals, feedstocks, natural gas, crude, or other physical commodities preferred.
• Strong understanding of the trade lifecycle and how transactions flow from execution through invoicing, settlement, and payment.
• Solid Accounts Payable experience, including invoice processing, vendor reconciliation, credits, and discrepancy resolution.
• Experience working with traders, operations, accounting, counterparties, and/or commercial teams.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies across high volumes of transactions.
• Comfortable working independently in a small, fast‑moving organization.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Experience with NetSuite and/or Bill.com is a plus.
• Associate degree or bachelor's degree (preferred) in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.