Commodities Accounting Specialist

Accounts Payable & Commodities Settlements Specialist

A key Optimus client is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support two critical areas of the business: Accounts Payable and Commodities Settlements.

This is a hands-on individual contributor position, with approximately 50% of the role focused on AP activities and 50% supporting the settlement of physical commodity transactions. The ideal candidate will bring solid AP experience along with experience working within a commodity trading environment, particularly with refined products, petrochemicals, feedstocks, or similar physical commodities.

Candidates, please send your resume to your Optimus recruiter or Jennifer Hibbetts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Accounts Payable activities, including invoice processing, vendor accounts, reconciliations, credits, and discrepancy resolution.
• Support month-end close, accruals, audits, and other accounting activities.
• Process and reconcile commodity trade settlements and related documentation.
• Work with trading, operations, accounting, and counterparties to ensure trades are accurately settled and discrepancies are resolved.
• Review transaction information, invoices, payments, and supporting documentation for accuracy.
• Assist with maintaining accurate records across multiple transactions, vendors, and counterparties.
• Identify and resolve issues affecting timely and accurate settlement or payment.
• Support process improvements and other accounting/settlement projects as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of combined Accounts Payable and/or commodities settlements experience.
• Previous experience settling physical commodity transactions within a trading organization is required.
• Experience with refined products, petrochemicals, feedstocks, natural gas, crude, or other physical commodities preferred.
• Strong understanding of the trade lifecycle and how transactions flow from execution through invoicing, settlement, and payment.
• Solid Accounts Payable experience, including invoice processing, vendor reconciliation, credits, and discrepancy resolution.
• Experience working with traders, operations, accounting, counterparties, and/or commercial teams.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies across high volumes of transactions.
• Comfortable working independently in a small, fast-moving organization.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Experience with NetSuite and/or Bill.com is a plus.
• Associate degree or bachelor's degree (preferred) in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.