Trade Accountant

About the Company

Gerald Metals is one of the oldest and the world’s largest commodity trading companies focused purely on the merchanting of non-ferrous, ferrous, and precious metals, as well as related concentrates and raw materials. For six decades, we have distinguished ourselves as the leading market specialists in the trading of all forms of refined metals and raw materials around the world. We take pride in our well-earned reputation as a dedicated and trusted partner to top-tier miners and processors, industrial consumers, and major financial institutions.

Gerald Metals is seeking a Trade Accountant to join the Accounting team in Stamford, CT. The ideal candidate for this role has previous accounting experience with commodities or a hedge fund, is familiar with IFRS standards, and has strong analysis and communications abilities.

• Monthly reconciliation of Risk/Trading system profit and loss to general ledger
• Performs analysis to ensure accuracy of gross margin
• Prepares and books journal entries impacting the gross margin; identifies and reconciles discrepancies that impact the gross margin
• Prepares and allocates cost of cash usage by dept/portfolio
• Analyzes, ensures accuracy, and prepares reconciliation of trade accruals, inventory and other accounts
• Understands and reports profit and loss and mark to market attributes and movements
• Evaluate specific business transactions for proper accounting treatment
• Validates market valuation
• Monitors and ensures compliance of control policies and procedures
• Assists in the management of the preparation of the Consolidated Financial statements and reporting to external and internal parties under IFRS
• Assists in the preparation of the annual and quarterly reporting on global basis
• Assists in the annual external audit
• Fields and responds to inquiries from management, traders, and external auditors
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong proficiency in Excel
• Previous accounting experience in commodities, hedge fund hedge fund, and/or commodity brokerage firms
• Ability to use modern, multi-currency accounting software package
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Ability to identify and analyze problems and provide solutions within timelines
• Ability to work on-site 5 days a week

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Saving Account
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Short- and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Our teams consist of professionals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets, all of which contribute to the efficacy and profitability of our operations. We take pride in our contributions in aiding developing economies, reducing carbon emissions, and in building towards a more progressive and equitable future.