Staff Desk Accountant
About The Position
GUSA – Staff Desk Accountant Job Summary: Experienced accountant to perform trading desk accounting processes, monthly close, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset, strong analytical skills, and proven accounting ability. Role will report directly to the Accounting Manager in Houston, Texas. Founded in 2000, Gunvor Group is one of the world’s largest independent commodities trading houses by turnover, creating logistics solutions that safely and efficiently move physical energy from where it is sourced and stored to where it is demanded most. With strategic investments in energy infrastructure—refineries, pipelines, storage, terminals, mining and upstream—Gunvor further generates sustainable value across the global supply chain for its customers. Gunvor has more than 1,700 employees and it maintains offices in Geneva, Singapore, Shanghai, Dubai, Nassau, Amsterdam, and numerous other locations, with new offices planned in strategically relevant markets. The Houston office opened in August of 2016 under the name Gunvor USA. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Our people make all the difference in our success. At Gunvor, we are always looking for talented and motivated new people who will contribute to the success and growth of our company. Every day, with their know-how, expertise and passion, our people make the difference and enable us to achieve our vision. Our global business offers a wide variety of opportunities and career paths. If you are unable to find any suitable vacancies, we recommend that you set up alerts to be notified when a position matching your criteria becomes available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred
- Strong working knowledge of financial accounting
- Understanding of commodity trading or energy business
- Self-motivated, results oriented, and strong problem-solving skills
- Strong technical skills with proficiency in Excel
- Ability to independently research and analyse; discuss conclusions with management
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Team oriented with willingness to train colleagues
Nice To Haves
- CPA preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform monthly economic to accounting Profit & Loss statement reconciliations
- Review inventory and book accruals for commodity activity
- Account for commodity trading transactions (purchases, sales, costs).
- Validate AR/AP balances for assigned Trade desks/commodities
- Ensure accuracy and consistency with Trading system data
- Review balance sheet, cash movements, and working capital for assigned desks
- Participate in Quarter End reporting activities
- Compile pertinent data for management reporting and financial statements
- Participate in Year End audit and financial statement preparation, as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
