Trade Support Accountant

ABOUT POET At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty-five years, our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world. CULTURE IS KING AT POET We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET. We provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins! JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES 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.   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 GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT…