Trade Accountant - Blake Smith Staffing, LLC

Trade Accountant role in Stamford, CT, sounds like a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in accounting, especially within commodities or hedge funds. Here are some key highlights:

Responsibilities:

• Reconciliation: Monthly reconciliation of Risk/Trading system profit and loss to the general ledger.
• Analysis: Ensuring accuracy of gross margin and preparing related journal entries.
• Cost Allocation: Preparing and allocating cost of cash usage by department/portfolio.
• Reconciliation: Analyzing and preparing reconciliation of trade accruals, inventory, and other accounts.
• Reporting: Understanding and reporting profit and loss, mark to market attributes, and movements.
• Compliance: Monitoring and ensuring compliance with control policies and procedures.
• Financial Statements: Assisting in the preparation of Consolidated Financial statements and reporting under IFRS.
• Audit Support: Assisting in annual external audits and responding to inquiries from management, traders, and external auditors.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience, preferably in commodities, hedge funds, or commodity brokerage firms.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and modern multi-currency accounting software.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and analyze problems and provide timely solutions.
• Availability: Ability to work on-site 5 days a week.

Employee Programs & Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Commuter benefits and flexible spending accounts.
• Health Savings Account and 401(k) plan with company match.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time.