Corporate Accountant

Tricon Energy • Houston, TX

7d

About The Position

The Corporate Accountant is responsible for managing the company’s financial records, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and supporting financial decision-making. In a chemical trading environment, the role emphasizes general accounting, trade transactions, foreign currency exposure, and regulatory compliance related to chemicals and international trade. Key Responsibilities Financial Accounting & Reporting Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and company accounting policies Prepare account reconciliations Support external audits and respond to auditor queries Trade Accounting Record and reconcile revenue transactions, including purchases, sales, freight, duties, and insurance Coordinate with operations team on revenue cut-offs and accruals Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversee revenue recognition for foreign countries Monitor accrued expenses for foreign countries Reconcile Intercompany balances and transactions Ensure timely reconciliation of accounts payable and receivable Tax & Compliance Ensure compliance with local tax regulations Maintain proper documentation for audits and regulatory reviews Analysis Analyze variances in margins, freight costs, and inventory movements Provide financial insights to management to support the financial statements Treasury & FX Monitor working capital requirements Record and track foreign currency transactions and exchange differences Support hedging and FX exposure analysis (if applicable) Process Improvement & Systems Support ERP systems and improve accounting workflows Develop and maintain internal controls and documentation Participate in finance process automation initiatives Roles & Responsibilities: Financial Reporting: Month end close responsibilities which includes: Review monthly account reconciliations Analyze account variances Prepare and book journal entries Assist with financial statement preparation Assist with the review of statutory audits in foreign countries This role will interface with senior management, FP&A, risk, treasury, human resources, external consultants, and the commercial trading team, each with members globally. Strong interpersonal Communication skills are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3–7 years of accounting experience, preferably in trading, chemicals, commodities, or logistics
• Strong understanding of inventory and trade accounting
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced trading environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Nice To Haves

• Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA, CMA) preferred
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools and ERP systems (JD Edwards and Oracle BI Enterprise Edition a plus)
• Knowledge of chemical trading regulations is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and company accounting policies
• Prepare account reconciliations
• Support external audits and respond to auditor queries
• Record and reconcile revenue transactions, including purchases, sales, freight, duties, and insurance
• Coordinate with operations team on revenue cut-offs and accruals
• Oversee revenue recognition for foreign countries
• Monitor accrued expenses for foreign countries
• Reconcile Intercompany balances and transactions
• Ensure timely reconciliation of accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations
• Maintain proper documentation for audits and regulatory reviews
• Analyze variances in margins, freight costs, and inventory movements
• Provide financial insights to management to support the financial statements
• Monitor working capital requirements
• Record and track foreign currency transactions and exchange differences
• Support hedging and FX exposure analysis (if applicable)
• Support ERP systems and improve accounting workflows
• Develop and maintain internal controls and documentation
• Participate in finance process automation initiatives
• Review monthly account reconciliations
• Analyze account variances
• Prepare and book journal entries
• Assist with financial statement preparation
• Assist with the review of statutory audits in foreign countries

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees