Settlement Analyst

Novum Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Novum Energy, based in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced accounting professional to manage AR/AP invoicing, trade settlements, and reporting in a global trading environment. You’ll reconcile invoices in Allegro, ensure documentation completeness, and prepare statements for key customers.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting, strong communication, and meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to work across regions and time zones. Flexibility to support global operations is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 5+ years of work experience in an accounting role.
• Experience working in a trading system, Allegro experience a plus.
• Proven ability to work independently in a distributed team environment with minimal supervision, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks and resolve discrepancies proactively.
• Ability to balance commercial urgency with settlement control, ensuring accounting integrity is not compromised.
• Energetic, responsive team player with initiative and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience working across regions, departments and time zones.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Ability to work flexible hours to support global operations on an ad-hoc basis.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Operators to finalize AR and AP invoicing and review cargo documents.
• Generate and reconcile invoices in Allegro, send to counterparties, and follow up as needed.
• Act as a control function over trade settlements, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Independently review inputs from Operations and challenge discrepancies.
• Resolve discrepancies with internal and external stakeholders to process payments.
• Prepare statements of accounts for specific business customers.
• Assist with invoice administration and filing of documents.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports from Sun Systems for internal and external use.
• Maintain auditable records of settlements activity.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent worker

Team player

Time management

Multiregional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Allegro

Sun Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Work closely with Operators to finalize AR and AP invoicing (review contracts, INCOTERMS, inspection reports, and other related cargo documents).
• Generate and reconcile invoices in trading system (Allegro), send invoices to counterparties, and follow up as needed.
• Act as a control function over trade settlements, ensuring all transactions are accurate, complete, and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Independently review and challenge inputs from Operations where discrepancies or risks are identified, prioritizing accuracy and compliance over speed.
• Resolve discrepancies communicating timely with internal and external stakeholders in order to process payments.
• Prepare statement of accounts for specific business customers
• Assist with invoice administration, ensuring timely and accurate filing of invoices and supporting documentation.
• Prepare/generate ad-hoc reports from accounting system (Sun Systems) for periodic internal and external use.
• Maintain clear and auditable records of all settlements activity, ensuring documentation is complete and organized.
• Provide ideas to streamline processes and improve efficiency within the settlements function.
• Gather supporting documents for close, audits and financial statement preparation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and participate in special projects as required.

Job Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 5+ years of work experience in an accounting role.
• Experience working in a trading system, Allegro experience a plus.
• Proven ability to work independently in a distributed team environment with minimal supervision, ensuring deadlines are adhered to.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks and resolve discrepancies proactively.
• Demonstrated ability to balance commercial urgency with settlement control, ensuring accounting integrity is not compromised.
• Energetic, responsive team player with the interest to take initiative and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience working across multiple regions, departments and time zones.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours when needed to support global operations on an ad-hoc basis.