Senior Accountant (Big 4 Experience)

Altopenergy

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus
High growth potential
Direct exposure to trading leadership

Job summary

An energy trading firm in Houston is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage trading-related reconciliations and financial audits. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of accounting experience, particularly in a fast-paced trading environment, and holds a CPA. You'll support credit monitoring and partner with risk teams to ensure accurate revenue reporting. This position offers competitive compensation, including performance bonuses and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of accounting experience.
  • 3+ years in a BIG 4 accounting firm required.
  • Strong understanding of energy trading or hedge funds preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Own trading-related month-end close, accruals, and P&L reconciliations.
  • Support credit monitoring, collateral tracking, and liquidity forecasting.
  • Partner with trading and risk to ensure position and revenue accuracy.

Skills

Accounting experience
Understanding of energy trading
Experience in fast-paced environments

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Job description

  • Own trading-related month-end close, accruals, and P&L reconciliations
  • Support credit monitoring, collateral tracking, and liquidity forecasting
  • Partner with trading and risk to ensure position and revenue accuracy
  • Assist with audits and regulatory compliance
  • Record and reconcile trading activity (FTRs, virtuals, bilateral power)
  • Review ISO/RTO settlement statements
Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of accounting experience
  • 3+ years in an BIG 4 accounting experience (required)
  • Strong understanding of energy trading or hedge fund (preferred)
  • Experience in fast-paced, performance-driven environments
  • CPA preferred
  • Competitive base + performance bonus.
  • High visibility, growth potential, and direct exposure to trading leadership
Location:

Houston – TX

How to Apply

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