Country USA City HOUSTON Workplace location HOUSTON-LOUISIANA STREET(USA) Employer company ATLANTIC TRADING AND MARKETING INC. Domain Finance Type of contract Regular position Experience Minimum 3 years Context & Environment

Working at TotalEnergies 

At TotalEnergies we are committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships among our team members. Our field site employees work together to build teamwork through collaboration. 

What We Provide

TotalEnergies offers a robust comprehensive benefits package available to employees on the first day of hire. These benefits include but are not limited to generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSA with company contributions, health FSA, commuter benefits or paid parking, 401(k) plan with employer match, pension plan, life & accident insurances, generous parental leave, education assistance, fitness subsidy and more.

Be part of a dynamic international team, collaborating with industry leaders.Develop deep expertise in oil trading markets and regulatory frameworks.Enjoy a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment with opportunities for growth and career advancement.Volatile energy marketsHighly competitive environment Highly skilled and mobile workforceFast moving trading environment involving time critical activities and high/risk rewards from trading operationsThe Trading & Shipping division is responsible for the Company’s crude oil and oil products trading and marketing activities worldwide.Trading company with a dynamic and fast-paced working environment requiring individuals be able to anticipate, quickly react and adapt to the business needs within set corporate policies and procedures. 

PURPOSEFundamental accounting skills required: SOX Control, General Ledger, Trial Balance, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, and account reconciliations in order to meet all deadlines and perform duties in a timely and accurate manner. Works closely with Finance/Accounting, Tax, and Credit team. Works daily with Operations/Schedulers, Middle Office, and Traders, to ensure accounting reconciliation is accurate and complete.Proactive and critical thinker who can identify opportunities for continuous process improvement. Overtime will be required during critical times.
Activities

MISSION

As a Senior Trading Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and strategic accounting oversight. You will contribute to trading performance by analyzing profitability, reconciling transactions, and supporting compliance efforts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Market Profitability & Analysis: Gain a deep understanding of trading systems and Middle Office calculations to articulate fluctuations in deal profitability across periods.Financial Accuracy & Data Integrity: Review trading system outputs before ERP system uploads, collaborating closely with Operations to maintain accurate and current deal records.Derivative Hedging & Reconciliation: Interface, analyze, evaluate, and reconcile monthly derivative hedging activity, ensuring financial precision.Inter-Company Transactions & Consolidation: Reconcile quarterly and annual inter-company transactions between trading entities and other TotalEnergies entities for Consolidation Reporting.IFRS Compliance & Reporting: Assist in preparing IFRS reporting packages, including note disclosures.Regulatory & Audit Coordination: Respond to SOX-related inquiries from management and auditors on a quarterly and yearly basis. Build strong relationships with internal and external auditors to ensure timely and effective responses to audit requests.Tax Strategy & International Considerations: Work closely with the Tax Department and External Auditors to evaluate transfer pricing and tax implications across three different countries.Market Valuation & Risk Management: Evaluate and analyze Mark-to-Market calculations prepared by Middle Office using an in-house trading system.Trading Accounting Oversight: Support the review and analysis of tasks performed by Trading Accountants, including monthly TVM calculations, inventory valuation, and accounting for RINs.

DIMENSIONS

Collaborates daily with the Finance/Accounting team and other departments to ensure accurate recording of financial transactions in the accounting ledger.Maintains financial integrity by overseeing the completion of the accounting cycle on a daily, monthly, and quarterly basis.Operates within four key entities: Atlantic Trading & Marketing, Inc. (ATMI); Atlantic Trading & Marketing Financial, Inc. (ATMF); Total Atlantic Trading Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (TATM).Supports a diverse range of business activities, including Crude Trading, Products Trading, LPG, Biofuels, Shipping, and Trading Derivatives. Candidate Profile You are someone who possesses the following experience and credentials: 

Education/Experience:

5-8 years of experience in Finance and/or Accounting in the Energy Commodity Marketing/Trading Industry Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Finance and/or AccountingCPA preferred 

Skills

Strong knowledge of IFRS / US GAAP with Mark-to-Market accounting in the commodity trading businessFundamental accounting skills required and strong computer skills essential -proficient Excel user Additional Information TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.