Accounting Manager (Miami, FL)

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Company Description

Associated Energy Group, LLC (AEG Fuels) is a global aviation fuel and services supply chain management company. The company’s core business is the marketing and financing of fuel supply and logistics solutions for the world’s largest airlines, militaries, and corporate operators.

AEG Fuels serves its clients through a network of longstanding relationships with subcontracted parties around the world. Customers benefit from negotiated fuel and throughput pricing based on AEG Fuels’ aggregate volume across a network of more than 3,000 airports, as well as from the company’s specialized expertise in delivering products safely and on time.

AEG Fuels is dedicated to providing comprehensive support and unparalleled 24/7 service around the world. AEG’s team represents 50 different nationalities. With offices in Miami, Toluca, Medellín, São Paulo, London, Dubai, Singapore, and Shanghai, the company combines a global presence with a local touch.

AEG Core Values

• Excellence & Teamwork
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• Respect & Trust
• Always Do What’s Right

Job Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager with a strong corporate accounting background complemented by public accounting experience. This person will help manage the accounting team, support accurate financial reporting, and drive improvements across accounting processes and systems. The ideal candidate combines sound accounting judgment with strong analytical and data analysis skills, has excellent attention to detail, and enjoys investigating variances, solving problems, and turning financial information into practical business insights.

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for inventory-related accounting, gross profit analysis, month-end close activities, and internal controls. The role will partner with operations, finance, and technology teams to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.

Prior aviation fuel inventory experience is not required. We welcome candidates with transferable accounting experience in high-transaction-volume industries who can apply a strong accounting foundation to a complex, operationally focused business.

Responsibilities

Inventory Accounting & Gross Profit Analysis

• Help oversee accounting and financial reporting related to aviation fuel inventory, including inventory records, valuation, reserves, and reconciliations.
• Analyze inventory activity, cost of goods sold, and gross profit to identify variances, investigate underlying causes, and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure inventory balances are complete, accurate, and aligned with operational records across locations and counterparties.
• Partner with operations, supply, and trading teams to understand business activity and ensure it is accurately reflected in financial results.

Month-End Close & Financial Integrity

• Lead assigned month-end close activities, including the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Review financial information for accuracy, completeness, and consistency, ensuring timely reporting and clear documentation.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over accounting processes, inventory transactions, and master data.
• Support audit requests by providing accurate schedules, documentation, and explanations of accounting activity.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze large, complex financial and operational datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and enhance analytical models and reports to support inventory analysis, margin trends, and operational efficiency.
• Investigate discrepancies across systems and reports, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Translate financial analysis into clear findings and actionable recommendations for finance leadership and business partners.

ERP Systems & Process Improvement

• Partner with accounting and technology teams on ERP implementations, system enhancements, and improvements to accounting workflows.
• Help define business requirements, validate system outputs, and ensure system functionality supports accurate accounting and reporting.
• Improve master data quality, consistency, and controls across relevant systems.
• Identify manual or inefficient processes and implement practical improvements through automation, system configuration, and better data management.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Mentor and develop team members while balancing hands-on execution with review, coaching, and accountability.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to resolve accounting issues, improve processes, and strengthen collaboration.
• Promote a culture of accuracy, ownership, continuous improvement, and proactive problem-solving.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting experience and a substantial corporate accounting background, with most experience in hands-on corporate accounting roles.
• CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA certification.
• Strong experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Prior experience managing, mentoring, and reviewing the work of accounting team members.
• Strong analytical and data analysis skills, including the ability to work with large datasets, investigate discrepancies, identify trends, and explain financial results.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to organize, reconcile, and analyze complex financial information.
• Hands-on experience with ERP or accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work through ambiguity, and independently identify and implement process improvements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain accounting matters to financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to inventory accounting, cost accounting, or gross profit analysis in a high-transaction-volume industry.
• Experience with business intelligence tools, reporting dashboards, data models, or financial analytics platforms.
• Participation in ERP implementations, system enhancements, or accounting process automation initiatives.
• Experience in multinational environments and with multi-currency accounting.
• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Four weeks of PTO to start, plus six paid holidays
• Health benefits
• Dental and vision insurance
• 6% match on 401(k) contributions
• A collaborative and innovative work culture

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