General Accountant

General Accountant

The General Accountant is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and operational accounting activities across multiple entities. This role ensures accurate financial records, supports audits, and partners with cross-functional teams to maintain strong controls and efficient processes.

Key Responsibilities

Financial & General Accounting (50%)

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Maintain schedules for prepaids, fixed assets, leases, and depreciation
• Perform bank reconciliations and support monthly/quarterly close
• Prepare financial statements and consolidated reporting packages
• Support internal/external audits and maintain documentation/procedures
• Analyze SG&A, budgets, and variances; assist with management reporting
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Support tax, KYC, and internal control activities
• Provide guidance to junior staff and assist with team coverage

Operational Accounting (50%)

• Manage ETRM-related settlements (AP/AR) and invoice processing
• Reconcile system interfaces and maintain data integrity
• Support commodity accounting, including inventory and transaction tie-outs
• Assist with monthly close for operational entities
• Maintain procedures and internal controls for settlements and gross margin
• Partner with commercial teams to ensure accurate trade capture
• Monitor and process commodity settlements
• Maintain master data (contracts, counterparties) in trading systems
• Support financial disclosures and tax compliance (sales/use, property tax)
• Act as a key contact for operational audits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of general accounting experience
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Knowledge of internal controls and audit processes
• Experience with Great Plains, SAP Concur, or ETRM systems is a plus