Commodity Trading Accountants

Job Description

OVERVIEW:

The positions are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the monthly gross margin accounting results for several energy trading operations. These positions will be responsible for analyzing, reconciling and reporting the monthly operating results to the front office and provide meaningful variance explanations for significant differences. The positions will ensure that balance sheet integrity is maintained, and that intercompany balances are reconciled. Mark to Market accounting knowledge is a must.

Required Experience:

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors degree in Accounting
Three+ years general accounting experience
Understanding of ISO's settlements is a plus
Journal entry preparation and month end close experience
General ledger account reconciliation
Advanced computer proficiency, particularly with Excel and MS Access
Experience reviewing and interpreting contracts and tariffs is a plus
Strong analytical skills and communication skills are required
Experience in the electricity or other energy industry preferred
Solid understanding of best practices and processes in energy marketing and asset related settlements and accounting preferred.
Position involves occasional travel.

Employment Salary From: 50k to Up

Contact by Email or Phone please.

This Job Requires the Following Skills:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare journal entries to record asset gross margin activities for generation assets, speculative trading, fuel accounting, and related hedging activities.
General accounting, journal entry preparation and month end close.
Read and interpret contracts and tariffs.
Perform analysis and communicate with the front and middle offices.
Knowledge and understanding of mark-to-market accounting and SFAS 133.

Education Required:

Bachelors in Accounting

Location: Houston, Texas

Company URL: www.mackeytanner.com

Position Type: Full Time

Travel Required: 10% of the time (approximate)

The job posting is in the following employment categories as indicated by the poster:

Accounting and Finance, Marketing

Job Posted Mon 8-Jan-07 1:23 PM

Company Info for this Employment Listing

Mackey & Tanner, L.L.C.

3200 Southwest Freeway
Houston, Texas 77027
US

Dennis Daniels (Add to Contacts)
Contact by Email or Phone please.
(281) 635-1521

This is an Agency per the Job Poster.