Commodity Analyst
- Pay
- $55,000 – $82,500 per year
- Location
- Smithfield, VA
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
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The Value You'll Bring
The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.
As a Commodity Accounting Analyst, you will be responsible for producing consolidated hedging reports and conducting detailed analysis on commodity markets that are crucial to Smithfield's operations. You'll work closely with the Commodities Team to enhance reporting capabilities and contribute to data-driven decision-making. This position offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise in commodities while making a tangible impact on the business.
What You'll Do
- The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.
- They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
- Hedging Report Management: Develop and manage consolidated commodity hedging reports. Assist in building PowerPoint presentations.
- Collaboration with Finance and Accounting: Work in conjunction with Finance and Accounting to ensure compliance with company policies and protocols; provide data analysis support to the hedging team.
- Financial Analysis and Forecasting: Analyze financial information to forecast business, industry, and economic conditions and communicate results to appropriate parties.
- Economic and Industry Monitoring: Monitor fundamental economic, industrial, and corporate developments by analyzing information from various sources to make informed decisions pertaining to the business.
What We're Seeking
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance or related field, and 2+ years relevant experience in an accounting or finance role at an audit or financial institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
- In lieu of experience a candidate with a Master's Degree from a four-year college or university in Finance or Accounting will be considered qualified.
- Experience working in a commodity related role and understanding of the agri-business environment a plus.
- Strong analytical, logic and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret/communicate results.
- Demonstrated knowledge and working ability of Microsoft Office Suite: highly proficient in Excel with the ability to run extensive and complex reports and queries.
- Must possess independent decision-making abilities; strong oral and written presentation skills.
Other Skills That Make You Stand Out
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Pay and benefits
The expected pay range for this position is $55,000 - $82,500 annually.
Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire.
Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate's qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package.
Learn more about our benefits package here.
Relocation Package Available No
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
From Smithfield Foods's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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