Senior Accountant

Cost Senior Accountant

White Plains, NY (Hybrid)

We are a dynamic and fast-growing commodities trading firm. Operating across global markets, we combine deep market knowledge with innovative trading strategies to deliver value to our partners and clients. We're seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our finance team and support our operations with accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance, and performance insights.

The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in managing day‑to‑day accounting functions, month‑end close, financial analysis, and reporting within a complex and fast‑paced trading environment. This position requires strong knowledge of trading‑related accounting practices, financial instruments, and international regulatory frameworks. Experience in commodities, derivatives, or physical trading operations is highly desirable.

• Oversee and execute month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with IFRS/US GAAP.
• Reconcile and manage trading P&L, mark‑to‑market valuations, and inventory accounting.
• Analyze trading‑related exposures and ensure proper accounting for derivatives and hedging activities.
• Perform cost accounting analysis, including tracking, allocating, and reconciling direct and indirect costs related to commodities and trading operations.
• Work closely with front, middle, and back office teams to ensure correct trade capture and valuation.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Manage intercompany transactions and consolidations for global entities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Monitor compliance with internal controls and contribute to ongoing process improvements.
• Leverage Net Suite ERP for financial reporting, consolidation, and operational accounting processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of accounting for derivatives, trading inventory, cost accounting, and mark‑to‑market principles.
• Hands‑on experience with Net Suite ERP is required.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

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