Controller

Founded in 1946, Golden Gate Petroleum is one of the largest family‑owned multi‑state petroleum and biofuel distributors in the Western United States. Golden Gate distributes and delivers a range of products, including bulk lubricants, diesel, gasoline, propane, fuel oil, E85, renewable diesel, biodiesel, and biofuels, on both commercial and retail scales. Our convenience stores and gas stations provide businesses and consumers with the highest levels of service and top‑quality products. Position Summary The Controller is responsible for the full monthly accounting cycle for the NV, CO, and UT gas‑station convenience‑store locations of Golden Gate Petroleum of Nevada (GGPN). This role reviews store activity, reconciles deposits and bank activity, analyzes fuel and merchandise margin results, prepares journal entries and accruals, prepares tax filings and fixed asset records, and ensures each store is closed accurately and on time. Key Responsibilities Store Accounting and Month‑End Close Manage monthly closing for assigned gas station locations from start to finish. Review store‑level P&Ls, sales, fuel margins, merchandise margins, expenses, inventory, and variances over/short activity for accuracy and reasonableness. Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, corrections, reclassifications, prepaid entries, and other month‑end adjustments. Reconcile balance sheet accounts related to store operations, including deposits, cash clearing, inventory, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, and intercompany activity. Maintain organized support and ensure store books are complete and ready for management review. Bank, Cash, Credit Card, and Store Activity Review Review bank feeds and update accounting records throughout the month. Reconcile store cash deposits, Loomis/Brinks activity, merchant deposits, fleet card activity, credit card batches, lottery, ATM, car wash, gaming drops, and other store activity as applicable. Enter GGPN deposits in QuickBooks and coordinate with Retail for rebate and store‑level deposit breakdowns. Identify and resolve missing reports, delayed or duplicate deposits, incomplete paperwork, and unusual store activity. Communicate with store managers, Retail, AP, vendors, banks, and processors to resolve reconciling items. Fuel, Inventory, Expenses, and Compliance Review fuel sales, gallons, deliveries, BOLs, inventory movement, and fuel margins by location. Review merchandise inventory activity, cost of goods sold, shrink, and gross profit trends. Review vendor invoices for correct store, account, department, class, and period coding; identify duplicates, missing invoices, and unusual expenses. Prepare state sales and use tax filings, propane, tobacco, lodging, and other required returns as assigned. Manage fixed asset and CIP project accounting, personal property tax filings, 1099 reporting, unclaimed property, and new location setup as needed. Systems, Reporting, and Support Prepare monthly store reports and variance explanations for management. Support SSCS (store back‑office program) and accounting system questions, including store setup, mapping, and issue resolution. Provide backup support for EFS/TCH and other fuel card or driver‑related processes as assigned. Assist with audits, schedules, documentation requests, and process improvement projects. Provide timely support to operations and store managers regarding accounting questions and documentation needs. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred. 5+ years of accounting experience preferred; gas station, convenience store, retail, or multi‑location accounting experience strongly preferred. Strong understanding of reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, month‑end close, tax filings, and account analysis. Experience with QuickBooks Desktop, NetSuite, SSCS, or similar accounting/POS systems preferred. Strong Excel skills, including formulas, data review, and reconciliations. Highly organized, deadline‑driven, detail‑oriented, and able to manage a high volume of transactions across multiple stores. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to follow up professionally across departments. Physical Job Requirements This position requires the ability to remain stationary (standing and/or seated) most of the time. The person in this role must be able to position him/herself (e.g., kneel, crawl, crouch down) to fulfill the essential functions of the role in less than half the time. The person in this position must be able to maneuver (lift, move, carry, slide, etc.) less than 15lbs. This position operates the equipment that requires the constant use of hands/fingers/wrists (e.g., typing) most of the time. This position requires the ability to view computer monitors most of the time. Travel Requirements No travel is required for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer Golden Gate Petroleum and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr