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Trading Accountant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Project Accountant

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$59K - $78K/yr

Reconciles trade partner commitments and ensures all documentation is received prior to retention ... Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred. * 1-3 years of Accounting experience ...

Project Accountant

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$59K - $78K/yr

Reconciles trade partner commitments and ensures all documentation is received prior to retention ... Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred. * 1-3 years of Accounting experience ...

Senior Accountant

Newport Beach, CA · On-site

$79K - $99K/yr

Senior Accountant Newport Beach, CA (Onsite) 90,000 - 100,000/yr + Bonus Publicly Traded Company | Approx. $1B Revenue Eligible for health, dental and vision We are seeking a Senior Accountant to ...

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in general accounting, experience with month-end close, and exposure to SEC reporting within a publicly traded company or public accounting ...

Spindrift Staff Accountant

Newton, MA · On-site

$60K - $79K/yr

The Staff Accountant, Trade Deductions Role The Staff Accountant supports Spindrift's financial integrity by ensuring that trade deductions are accurately tracked, researched, and resolved in a ...

Spindrift Staff Accountant

Newton, MA · On-site

$60K - $79K/yr

The Staff Accountant, Trade Deductions Role The Staff Accountant supports Spindrift's financial integrity by ensuring that trade deductions are accurately tracked, researched, and resolved in a ...

Staff Accountant

Woburn, MA · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

The role works closely with the broader Finance and Accounting team and offers exposure to the full accounting cycle within a publicly traded company. This is a hands-on role in an AI-enabled finance ...

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field. * 2+ years of accounting experience (preferably in a manufacturing or trading company). * Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and Microsoft ...

Spindrift Staff Accountant

Newton, MA · Hybrid

$65K - $75K/yr

The Staff Accountant, Trade Deductions Role The Staff Accountant supports Spindrift's financial integrity by ensuring that trade deductions are accurately tracked, researched, and resolved in a ...

Join a stable, publicly traded manufacturer with a strong national footprint and long-term growth ... Gain exposure to corporate accounting, tax, SOX compliance, board reporting, and external audits.

Staff Accountant

Woburn, MA · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

The role works closely with the broader Finance and Accounting team and offers exposure to the full accounting cycle within a publicly traded company. This is a hands-on role in an AI-enabled finance ...

Corporate Accountant

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

Join a stable, publicly traded manufacturer with a strong national footprint and long-term growth ... Gain exposure to corporate accounting, tax, SOX compliance, board reporting, and external audits.

The role works closely with the broader Finance and Accounting team and offers exposure to the full accounting cycle within a publicly traded company. This is a hands-on role in an AI-enabled finance ...

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field. * 2+ years of accounting experience (preferably in a manufacturing or trading company). * Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and Microsoft ...

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field. * 2+ years of accounting experience (preferably in a manufacturing or trading company). * Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and Microsoft ...

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field. * 2+ years of accounting experience (preferably in a manufacturing or trading company). * Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and Microsoft ...

Senior Accountant

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$72K - $90K/yr

... trading environment. Prepare SEC filings and disclosures (10-Q, 10-K and 8-K) • Review quarterly ... technical accounting areas • Work with external auditors during annual/quarterly audits • ...

Senior Accountant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$76K - $95K/yr

... trading environment. Prepare SEC filings and disclosures (10-Q, 10-K and 8-K) • Review quarterly ... technical accounting areas • Work with external auditors during annual/quarterly audits • ...

... Power Accountant is responsible of ensuring pipeline and power payments and gas and power ... Analyze trading activity and explain variances between current month, prior month, and forecasts.

Senior Accountant

Chicago, IL

$76K - $95K/yr

... growing trading environment. Prepare SEC filings and disclosures (10-Q, 10-K and 8-K) Review ... various technical accounting areas Work with external auditors during annual/quarterly audits ...

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How much do trading accountant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for trading accountant in the United States is $68,326.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,500.00 and $78,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a trading accountant?

Trading Accountants are finance professionals who manage and analyze the financial records related to trading activities within a company, such as buying and selling securities, commodities, or other financial instruments. They ensure trades are accurately recorded, reconcile accounts, monitor compliance with regulations, and prepare financial reports specific to trading operations. Their work supports both internal decision-making and external reporting requirements. Trading Accountants often collaborate with traders, auditors, and regulatory bodies to maintain transparency and accuracy in financial statements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a trading accountant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Trading Accountant, you need a solid background in accounting principles, financial analysis, and a relevant degree such as accounting or finance, often complemented by a CPA or equivalent certification. Familiarity with trading platforms, ERP systems like SAP, and advanced Excel skills are typically required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication set top performers apart in this role. These skills are crucial for ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and supporting strategic trading decisions.

What are some common challenges trading accountants face when reconciling trades and how can they be addressed?

Trading Accountants often encounter discrepancies between trade records from internal systems and external counterparties, which can be caused by timing differences, data entry errors, or complex financial instruments. Addressing these challenges requires strong attention to detail, effective communication with traders and operations teams, and proficiency with reconciliation tools. Developing a systematic approach to investigate and resolve issues promptly ensures financial accuracy and supports compliance with regulatory standards.

What is the difference between Trading Accountant vs Bookkeeper?

AspectTrading AccountantBookkeeper
CredentialsAccounting degree, CPA or ACCA often preferredBasic bookkeeping qualifications or none
Work EnvironmentCorporate finance, trading firms, or financial servicesSmall businesses, retail, or freelance settings
ResponsibilitiesFinancial analysis, reporting, compliance, and trading-related accountingRecording transactions, invoicing, and maintaining ledgers

The main difference between a Trading Accountant and a Bookkeeper lies in their responsibilities and qualifications. Trading Accountants handle complex financial analysis and reporting within trading environments, often requiring advanced accounting credentials. Bookkeepers focus on recording daily transactions and maintaining financial records, typically with minimal formal qualifications. Both roles are essential but serve different functions within a business's financial operations.

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Infographic showing various Trading Accountant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 9% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,326 per year, or $32.8 per hour.

Project Accountant

McCownGordon Construction

Kansas City, MO • On-site

$59K - $78K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

People love to work here, plain and simple.
It's easy to love your job when you're surrounded by driven, passionate leaders. We show up every day and give it our all; not because we have to, but because we want to.
POSITION SUMMARY
Supports the accounting department by providing accounting, analysis, compliance and financial support to one or more construction projects. Serves as the primary accounting and finance contact for project management and operational leaders from project start up through final closeout. This role is a self-starter role that requires high initiative and strong interpersonal skills to communicate and collaborate with a variety of project team members, operations leaders and external trade partners.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Financial Support- General
  • Manages project setup and budget setup processes with project management and estimating departments, ensuring that setup is complete and accurate prior to project construction start.
  • Provides additional analytical support regarding project status and performance as needed, including customized project cashflow and revenue projects, GMP or project cost reconciliations, etc.
  • Monitors project cash flow and communicates with the project team members when the projects are paid.
  • Processes journal entries in financial ERP system for all project cost transfers.
  • Takes full ownership and accountability of the project(s) from startup through financial close-out.
  • Reconciles trade partner commitments and ensures all documentation is received prior to retention payments and final close-out of trade partner commitments.
  • Analyzes job to-date costs, contracts, and budgets by preparing reports verifying that all costs are posted and trade partner costs have been recorded and paid in full.
  • Routinely audits job cost activity to ensure project coding accuracy and compliance with contract provisions.

Project Financial Support- Contract Administration
  • Works closely with finance leadership and operational leaders to analyze project performance and status of trade partner commitments.
  • Manages collection and approval workflow of monthly trade partner pay applications in Procore, ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained and job number and cost coding is complete and accurate.
  • Supports monthly owner and subcontractor billings with clerical review for inaccuracies and inclusion of proper supporting documents, prior to submission or approval of invoices.
  • Processes timely electronic or manual payment to trade partners after receiving owner payment notifications.
  • Processes change orders to trade partner commitments and ensures integration between project management software and financial ERP systems is complete and accurate.
  • Reviews and understands contractual provisions to assigned projects and ensures project cost activity is in compliance with those provisions (e.g., reimbursable cost of work items, or contracted labor rates).
  • Maintains joint check agreements and payments to joint-check payees, as necessary.
  • Reviews trade partner compliance by verifying subcontract work orders are fully executed, monthly pay applications are completed timely, and any outstanding waivers, affidavits, and supplier waivers are received.
  • Receives, reviews and completes any trade partner contract audit forms for accuracy.

General Support
  • Researches new processes by reviewing current procedures to be more productive and efficient in role.
  • Contributes to a team environment by participating in project and department meetings and supporting other corporate accounting functions, as needed.
  • Assists in preparation of annual audit and project-specific audits by providing documentation and backup required by external auditors.
  • Maintains a team player and positive attitude with a willingness to assist and provide support when needed.
  • Maintains electronic organization of all documents and files within Workday, ProCore, Microsoft Office applications and other shared department folders.
  • Makes and builds lasting relationships with project management and external trade partners, by checking e-mails frequently and answering questions in a timely, informed, and courteous manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
  • 1-3 years of Accounting experience, Construction or project-based industry experience a plus.
  • Architecture/Engineering/Construction industry and job cost accounting experience a plus.
  • Experience working with financial and project management systems; Workday and/or Procore a plus.
  • Proven experience managing a high-volume of tasks and superior organization skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office computer applications.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position requires work in an office environment.
Note: This job description reflects a summary of the job and does not prescribe or restrict the responsibilities that may be assigned. The job description is subject to change at any time.
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