Trade Support Accountant
POET
Summary
POET is seeking a highly detail-oriented Trade Support Accountant with great communication skills. This role works across a broad cross section of disciplines in our business to produce daily position and profit and loss reporting for our trading group, management, and financial reporting area. The ideal candidate is a problem solver, detail oriented, a good team player, effective communicator and is looking for an opportunity with a strong, growing company in an exciting industry, while engaging with the business on a day-to-day basis.
Job description
This is an on-site role located in Wichita, KS and can also report from Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
- Assembling contract, shipment, and settlement information for physical and derivative contracts into a daily position and profit & loss statement.
- Assisting in the review of our risk management and trading policies.
- Preparing mark to market entries and reconciliation functions within our proprietary systems.
- Communicating developments in the business to the relevant parties on a real time basis.
- Assisting in system development of trading support tools by communicating business requirements to our IT group and by testing the system output.
- Maintain and update documentation for your role and look for ways to improve the process
- Since we are all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skills may be put to a lot of other uses!
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in the area of accounting, finance, or a related field.
- 3+ years working in an accounting or finance role
- Experience working with Microsoft Office including MS Excel and Outlook
A Successful Candidate Will Have
- High level of personal integrity
- Familiarity with accounting concepts
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Sense of urgency which drives results
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to embrace and promote change
- Ability to think objectively
- Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty
- Ability to work in a team environment
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- 3+ years working in an accounting or finance role
- Experience working with Microsoft Office including MS Excel and Outlook
- High level of personal integrity
- Familiarity with accounting concepts
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Sense of urgency which drives results
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to embrace and promote change
- Ability to think objectively
- Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty
- Ability to work in a team environment
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Profit-Sharing Bonuses
- Incentive Bonuses
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
- Wellness Program
- Onsite Fitness Centers
- Fitness Reimbursements
- Safety Gear Reimbursements
- Discounted Insurance
Company overview
POET is the world's largest producer of biofuel and a global leader in sustainable bioproducts, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The company operates 35 bioprocessing facilities across the Midwest, three corporate offices, four terminal locations, and employs nearly 2,600 team members. POET specializes in creating plant-based alternatives to fossil fuels, leveraging biotechnology to convert renewable agricultural resources into bioethanol, distillers grains, corn fermented protein, distillers corn oil, bioCO2, dry ice, purified alcohol, and asphalt rejuvenator. With more than 140 U.S. patents, POET has established itself as an innovator in the biotechnology sector, focusing on reducing dependence on foreign oil, revitalizing global agriculture, and creating sustainable energy solutions. The company's integrated business model combines research and development with expertise in design, construction, technology, operations, public affairs, and marketing, positioning it as a comprehensive leader in the renewable energy and bioproducts industry.