Commercial Operations Accountant

The Commercial Operations Accountant is responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and decision‑relevant financial reporting for crude and refined product commercial activities related to the crude distillation unit. The role supports commercial and refining teams by ensuring financial outcomes are properly captured, understood, and communicated. The position requires a strong working knowledge of accrual accounting, market‑to‑market accounting, and hedge accounting, and the ability to apply that knowledge in a fast‑moving commercial environment.This role operates at the intersection of supply and marketing, refining, and finance, with a strong emphasis on transparency, process discipline, and alignment between commercial decisions and reported financial results.The position will be located in the Sullivan Brothers shared office located in Houston, Texas directly reporting to the controller for TIRCO within the Finance Function, which is overseen by the President of TIRCO.Responsibilities:Financial Reporting & ClosePrepare, review, and explain monthly P&L for supply, marketing, and refining activitiesSupport timely and accurate period close, including coordination of inputs from traders, schedulers, and operationsEnsure financial results appropriately reflect physical flows, pricing outcomes, and timing impactsCommercial Accounting SupportMaintain refinery and commercial trading books, including activity‑level visibility of crude and product movementsAssemble and validate crude and product sales data for actual margin analysisCoordinate demurrage accruals, settlements, and claims with scheduling and commercial teamsRisk & Hedging SupportSupport financial reporting related to hedging activities, including coordination with trading and risk functionsMaintain clear linkage between physical positions, commercial exposures, and financial outcomesEnsure accounting considerations are understood and embedded in commercial workflowsCross‑Functional CoordinationAct as a primary accounting contact for traders, schedulers, yield accounting and planning teams across the Sullivan Brothers affiliates.Establish and enforce clear reporting expectations, timelines, and data quality standardsPartner with corporate accounting on G/L structure, reconciliations, and reporting consistencySystems, Data & ProcessSupport the use and evolution of accounting and reporting systemsParticipate in defining repeatable, well‑documented work processes for commercial accounting activitiesContribute to continuous improvement of data flows, controls, and reporting toolsPrepare Journal Entries and Accounting Reports in MS Business CentralExpectations: Knowledge & JudgmentDemonstrated working knowledge of: Accrual accountingMark‑to‑market accountingHedge accountingAbility to apply accounting knowledge pragmatically in support of commercial decision‑makingStrong judgment in identifying issues, trade‑offs, and risks that affect financial resultsPerformance & OwnershipDeliver accurate, explainable financial results with minimal reworkTake ownership of commercial accounting outcomes, not just transactional processingProactively identify gaps or inconsistencies between operational activity and financial resultsCommunication & CredibilityClearly explain financial results and drivers to non‑accounting stakeholdersBuild credibility with traders and leadership as a reliable, value‑adding partnerOperate with high standards of control, documentation, and professionalismExperience Requirements5–8 years of accounting or finance experienceExperience in one or more of the following environments strongly preferred: Energy, commodities trading, refining, or supply & logisticsPrior exposure to: Commercial P&L reportingTrade or inventory accountingStrong communication skills for effective interaction with commercial desks or risk functionsExperience with ETRM systems and commercial data environments is a plusExperience with Microsoft Business Central is an important plusExperience working in a growing start up environment strongly preferredStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlinesAbility to work without direct supervision, and efficiently manage tasks and timeEducationBachelor’s degree in accounting (required)CPA or CMA preferredWhat Success Looks LikeLeadership trusts that reported financial results reflect commercial realityTraders and schedulers have clarity on how actions flow through financial outcomesAccounting is viewed as a partner in execution and performance, not a downstream control functionEqual Employment Opportunity TIRCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected category.ADA Accommodation Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.