Trade Accountant

Position Summary:Gerald Metals is seeking a Trade Accountant to join the Accounting team in Stamford, CT. The ideal candidate for this role has previous accounting experience with commodities or a hedge fund, is familiar with IFRS standards, and has strong analysis and communications abilities.

Responsibilities:Monthly reconciliation of Risk/Trading system profit and loss to general ledgerPerforms analysis to ensure accuracy of gross marginPrepares and books journal entries impacting the gross margin; identifies and reconciles discrepancies that impact the gross marginPrepares and allocates cost of cash usage by dept/portfolioAnalyzes, ensures accuracy, and prepares reconciliation of trade accruals, inventory and other accountsUnderstands and reports profit and loss and mark to market attributes and movementsEvaluate specific business transactions for proper accounting treatmentValidates market valuationMonitors and ensures compliance of control policies and proceduresAssists in the management of the preparation of the Consolidated Financial statements and reporting to external and internal parties under IFRSAssists in the preparation of the annual and quarterly reporting on global basisAssists in the annual external auditFields and responds to inquiries from management, traders, and external auditorsOther duties as assigned

Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or FinanceMinimum of 3-5 years' experienceProficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong proficiency in ExcelTrading/Financial Services accounting experience requiredAbility to use modern, multi-currency accounting software packagePrevious accounting experience in commodities or hedge fundAbility to work on-site 5 days a week

Employee Programs & Benefits:Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefitsCommuter benefitsFlexible Spending AccountsHealth Saving Account401(k) plan with company matchShort- and long-term disabilityTuition reimbursementPaid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Our teams consist of professionals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets, all of which contribute to the efficacy and profitability of our operations. We take pride in our contributions in aiding developing economies, reducing carbon emissions, and in building towards a more progressive and equitable future.