Accountant III

Job Title: Accountant III

Location: Anchorage, AK, USA

Employment Type: Contract

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Interim Accountant to join our client's team in the fuels distribution sector. In this role, you will contribute to supporting the Fuels Distribution business during a system transition and integration phase, focusing on month-end close, inventory accuracy, accrual management, and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the monthly close per the fuels business closing calendar.
• Prepare and post recurring and ad hoc journal entries, including inventory accruals and intercompany transactions.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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-functionally.

Preferred Qualifications (if any)

• Experience in fuel distribution, logistics, or marine operations.

Who We Are

SGF Global is an integrated talent solutions provider, offering staffing, recruitment, Employer of Record (EOR), nearshore, and consulting services across a wide range of industries in 35 countries. We're a dynamic, people-first organization where fresh ideas are always welcome. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and a genuine passion for helping people grow. At SGF Global, smiles are part of the dress code, and every voice matters. Are you looking to join an organization where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a global impact? We're always looking for talented individuals who are ready to make a difference.

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