Hedge Fund - Commodity Trade Accountant, Hybrid

Hybrid position 3 days in office.

We are assisting our client a Global Physical Commodity trader based in Midtown, NYC in their search for a trade accountant. This position supports multiple trading desk with their monthly P& L / financials. This position focuses on maintaining accurate trade accounting, validating inventory activity, and ensuring alignment between trading records and the general ledger. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills and a solid background in commodities and derivative accounting.

Core responsibilities in producing the monthly trading P& L / Financials.

• Daily and monthly reconciliation of trading activity against accounting records.

• Review inventory balances and movements, investigating differences and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Maintain trade accounting entries related to commodity transactions and associated financial reporting impacts.

Qualifications:

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience in a commodity accounting, or external audit.

• Experience performing reconciliations across trading platforms, subledgers, and accounting systems.

• Strong inventory analysis skills with the ability to detect and explain variances.

• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting.

• Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with large transactional data sets.

BS in Accounting highly preferred

CPA big plus

For immediate consideration email your resume to austin.royle@rhi.

Compensation

$90,000.00-$115,000.00 Yearly

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