This position is responsible for performing daily and monthly financial accounting activities for the merchandising activities for all US interior entities within an international commodity trading firm.  This position will prepare and post most journal entries relating to commercial margin, complete monthly budget vs. actual analysis for trading margin and take the lead in reconciling daily trade activities to month end accounting results. 

+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Prepare and post most of the journal entries for trading activities | | for all US interior entities. | | - Completes all monthly balance sheet reconciliations and closing | | journal entries relating to trading activities. | | - Assist, as needed, the financial accounting team in the preparation | | and reconciling intercompany activity for trading transactions | | within ICS. | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Performs monthly variance analysis for commercial margin actuals vs. | | estimated amounts. | | - Prepares trial balances and all supporting schedules relating to | | trading accounting close. | | - Complete daily estimate calculations for various trade activities. | | - Reconciliation between accounting actuals and daily estimates on | | monthly basis. | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Additional Responsibilities | | | | +----------------------------------------------------------------------- | | ---+ | | | - Addresses special requests/projects, such as performing additional | | | | | | analyses of financial data and preparing ad-hoc reports. | | | | | | - Assist in financial audits and budgets | | | | | | | | | | | | COMPANY CONFORMANCE STATEMENTS | | | | | | | | | | | | In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees | | | | | | are expected to conform to the following: | | | | | | | | | | | | - Perform quality work within deadlines with or without | | | | | | direct supervision. | | | | | | - Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associat | | es | | | | and the general public. | | | | | | - Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests | | of | | | | the Company. | | | | | | - Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and | | | | | | Company policy. | | | | | +----------------------------------------------------------------------- | | ---+ | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+

Required Skills

• Knowledge of General Ledger accounting practices, specifically account reconciliations, accruals and journal entries applicable to for-profit businesses
• Intermediate level of proficiency in MS Excel
• Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize multiple tasks to accommodate strict deadlines
• Strong analytical skills

EQUIPMENT USED

Typical office equipment: PC, telephone, copier, calculator 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Climate-controlled office environment, with exposure to fast-paced trading floor. Extensions of regular working hours are necessary to complete time-sensitive projects, attend training or to respond to emergencies.

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISION

None

DECISION MAKING/ACCOUNTABILITY

Perform most daily and monthly financial accounting tasks for the Merchandising entities, with oversight from Senior Accountant.  Reconciling accounts, analyzing accruals and resolving discrepancies pertaining to account reconciliations and other financial issues.

Required Experience

Two to five years of experience in accounting or related discipline.    

EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

The following is the basic qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other protected status.

• Knowledge of General Ledger accounting practices, specifically account reconciliations, accruals and journal entries applicable to for-profit businesses
• Intermediate level of proficiency in MS Excel
• Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize multiple tasks to accommodate strict deadlines
• Strong analytical skills

EQUIPMENT USED

Typical office equipment: PC, telephone, copier, calculator 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Climate-controlled office environment, with exposure to fast-paced trading floor. Extensions of regular working hours are necessary to complete time-sensitive projects, attend training or to respond to emergencies.

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISION

None

DECISION MAKING/ACCOUNTABILITY

Perform most daily and monthly financial accounting tasks for the Merchandising entities, with oversight from Senior Accountant.  Reconciling accounts, analyzing accruals and resolving discrepancies pertaining to account reconciliations and other financial issues.