Senior Accountant
Location: Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Direct Placement
Company: ARC Group
Category: Administration
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Senior Accountant
Join our team as a Senior Accountant, where you will leverage your expertise in general ledger management, system integration, and operational accounting to support a dynamic fuels distribution business during a pivotal technology transition. This full-time contract position centers on executing essential accounting functions as the organization migrates core operational systems from Ascend to Vertrax, fully integrating with Oracle. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, focusing on month-end close, inventory accuracy, accrual management, intercompany reconciliation, and fuel tax compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for accounting professionals who excel in process optimization, cross-functional collaboration, and ERP system transitions.
Working as a Senior Accountant in Anchorage, AK, or on the U.S. West Coast provides exposure to diverse operational environments and offers a unique chance to support a critical business transformation. The Senior Accountant will play an integral role in ensuring data integrity, accurate financial reporting, and seamless process flows across multiple accounting and operational platforms. If you have a passion for driving results and a strong background in accounting systems and controls, this contract role is an outstanding way to showcase your skills and make a measurable impact.
Senior Accountant - Summary- Full-time contract opportunity focused on supporting a fuels distribution business through a major system transition (Ascend to Vertrax integrated with Oracle).
- Responsible for month-end close, inventory management, accruals, intercompany reconciliations, and compliance reporting.
- Key partner to operations and IT teams, ensuring accurate data mapping and process documentation during the transition.
- Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and operational excellence in a highly visible role.
- Lead and execute monthly financial close in accordance with business calendar and established processes.
- Prepare and post recurring and ad hoc journal entries, including inventory accruals, intercompany transactions, deferred drydock costs, leases, and prepaid amortizations.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts for inventory, clearing, accruals, prepaids, and bank accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Validate data feeds from Ascend and Vertrax into Oracle, maintaining mapping integrity and resolving any suspense postings or discrepancies.
- Collaborate with operations and IT teams to support the transition from Ascend to Vertrax, including user acceptance testing, reconciliation, and thorough process documentation.
- Verify fuel inventory quantities, valuations, and cost allocations for both terminals and vessels.
- Manage purchase order accruals and reversals, ensuring proper cut-off and accurate cost recognition.
- Prepare and review intercompany transactions, ensuring balances and accuracy across multiple entities.
- Support the preparation and filing of Form 730 fuel tax reports, ensuring compliant and accurate data aggregation.
- Produce monthly terminal and cost center reports for distribution to finance and operational leadership.
- Identify, recommend, and help implement process improvements in closing procedures, data mapping, and reporting workflows.
- Competitive compensation for a contract Senior Accountant role, commensurate with experience and responsibilities.
- Potential for contract extension or conversion to permanent employment based on business needs and performance.
- Exposure to advanced ERP integration projects offering valuable experience in system migrations and process optimization.
- Flexible work arrangements, including onsite, hybrid, or remote options, depending on business requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within fuel distribution, logistics, or marine operations.
- Demonstrated experience with ERP integrations, with Ascend to Vertrax and Oracle experience considered a strong asset.
- Comprehensive understanding of U.S. GAAP and fuel excise tax regulations, including experience with Form 730.
- Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to reconcile complex data and resolve mapping issues between systems.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Effective communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.
- Detail-oriented accounting professional with hands-on experience in operational accounting and system integrations.
- Proven track record of supporting business transitions, particularly involving accounting and operational software migrations.
- Ability to work independently and proactively identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment with shifting priorities.
- Experience in the fuels industry or industrial distribution sector is a plus, but not required.
- Position may require occasional travel to support onsite activities or team collaboration.
- Full-time contract assignment with the possibility of extension or conversion based on organizational needs.
- Role is execution-focused, emphasizing operational excellence over leadership responsibilities.
- Working in Anchorage, AK, or on the U.S. West Coast offers unique opportunities for professional growth within the fuels distribution sector.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees as required by law.
If you are a highly skilled Senior Accountant ready to make an impact during a significant business transformation, we encourage you to apply today by clicking the job application button and taking the next step in your accounting career!