Accounting/Finance - Accountant III
Location: Anchorage Borough, AK
Job Type: Direct Placement
Company: ARC Group
Category: Administration
Job Description Apply Now
Senior Accountant
Location: Anchorage, Alaska | On-site
ARC Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to support a Fortune 500 client in the Fuels Distribution business during a system transition and integration project. This is a 12-month contract opportunity based in Anchorage, Alaska. The ideal candidate combines strong general ledger and inventory accounting expertise with hands-on experience in process design and ERP system integration, particularly in operational systems transitioning from Ascend to Vertrax integrated with Oracle.
This role emphasizes month-end close, inventory accuracy, accrual management, intercompany reconciliation, and tax compliance, with AP and AR functions outsourced. The Senior Accountant will ensure GL integrity, accurate system mapping, and seamless process flows across multiple systems.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and execute monthly close in accordance with the fuels business closing calendar.
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Prepare and post recurring and ad hoc journal entries, including inventory accruals, intercompany transactions, deferred drydock, lease, and prepaid amortizations.
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Perform GL reconciliations for inventory, clearing, accruals, prepaids, and bank accounts.
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Validate data feeds from Ascend and Vertrax into Oracle, ensuring mapping accuracy and resolving suspense postings.
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Partner with operations and IT teams to support system transition activities, including testing, reconciliation, and process documentation.
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Verify terminal and vessel fuel inventory quantities, valuations, and cost allocations.
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Manage PO accruals and reversals, ensuring proper cut-off and cost recognition.
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Prepare and review intercompany transactions, ensuring balance and accuracy across entities.
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Support Form 730 fuel tax filings, ensuring accurate and compliant reporting.
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Produce monthly terminal and cost center reports, distributing to finance and operational leadership.
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Identify and implement process improvements in closing, data mapping, and reporting flows between systems.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
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5+ years of progressive accounting experience; experience in fuel distribution, logistics, or marine operations preferred.
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Demonstrated experience with ERP integrations, ideally Ascend to Vertrax and Oracle.
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Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and fuel excise tax (Form 730).
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Proven ability to analyze process flows, reconcile complex data, and resolve mapping discrepancies.
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Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions.