accountant.

job summary:
We're seeking a hands-on Interim Accountant to support the Fuels Distribution business during a system transition and integration phase.

The ideal candidate combines strong general ledger and inventory accounting expertise with process design and system integration experience-particularly involving operational systems migrating from Ascend to Vertrax, integrated into Oracle.

 
 
location: Anchorage, Alaska
job type: Contract
salary: $60 - 80 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities

- Lead and execute the monthly close per the fuels business closing calendar.

- Prepare and post recurring and ad hoc journal entries (inventory accruals, intercompany transactions, deferred drydock, lease and prepaid amortizations).

- 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.

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Preferred Qualifications

- 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.

 
qualifications:
- 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.


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At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.