Senior Trading Accountant, Energy & Commodities

Selby Jennings; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is searching for a Senior Trading Accountant in Houston, Texas. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years experience in finance or accounting, preferably in the energy sector. This role involves analyzing trading profitability and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards. You will provide support across various teams to maintain data accuracy and reporting integrity. Competitive salary in the range of $115,000 to $135,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in finance or accounting, ideally in energy trading.
• Familiar with IFRS and/or US GAAP, especially mark-to-market accounting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze trading system outputs and explain profitability shifts.
• Validate data for the ERP system with Operations.
• Reconcile hedge transactions according to financial standards.
• Prepare IFRS-compliant reporting packages.
• Assist in SOX inquiries and audit processes.

Skills

Experience in finance or accounting

Proficient Excel user

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA designation

Tools

Trading systems

ERP platforms

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is searching for a Senior Trading Accountant in Houston, Texas. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years experience in finance or accounting, preferably in the energy sector. This role involves analyzing trading profitability and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards. You will provide support across various teams to maintain data accuracy and reporting integrity. Competitive salary in the range of $115,000 to $135,000 annually.