Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the monthly close per the fuels business closing calendar.
• Prepare and post recurring and ad hoc journal entries (inventory accruals, intercompany transactions, deferred drydock, lease and prepaid amortizations).
• Perform GL reconciliations for inventory, clearing, accruals, prepaids, and bank accounts.
• Validate Ascend and Vertrax data feeds into Oracle, ensuring mapping integrity and correcting suspense postings.
• Partner with operations and IT to ensure smooth transition from Ascend to Vertrax, supporting testing, reconciliation, and process documentation.
• Verify terminal and vessel fuel inventory quantities, valuations, and cost allocations.
• Manage PO accruals and reversals, ensuring proper cut-off and cost recognition.
• Prepare and review intercompany transactions for balance and accuracy across entities.
• Support Form 730 fuel tax filings, ensuring compliant, accurate data aggregation.
• Produce monthly terminal and cost center reports, distributing to finance and operational leads.
• Identify and implement process improvements in closing, data mapping, and reporting flows between systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 5 - 7 years of progressive accounting experience; experience in fuel distribution, logistics, or marine operations preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with ERP integrations-ideally Ascend Vertrax and Oracle.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and fuel excise tax (Form 730).
• Proven ability to analyze process flows, reconcile complex data, and resolve mapping errors.
• High attention to detail, organized, and able to manage competing deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionall

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