Headquartered in Houston, TX., Atlas Oil is the inaugural Simon Group Holdings company. Since our founding in 1985, Atlas has grown through technological and operational innovation, all while maintaining our unwavering commitment to customer success. Atlas offers single-source solutions for fuel, transportation and logistics and is one of the largest fuel distributors in the country, delivering over 1 billion gallons of fuel annually to customers in 47 states. We have an active real estate division and are engaged in transportation logistics and fueling including bulk, fleet, event, onsite, emergency response, and oil field services.

Job Summary

The Senior Operational Accountant will play a key support role in the finance and accounting teams. Under minimum supervision, applies principles of accounting and financial analysis to produce financial information and reports. Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare, document, and record business transactions as appropriate. Duties include compilation of financial data and KPIs from multiple sources and subsequent analysis of that data to produce business information used to support and drive decisions.

Required Education / Certifications

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential is preferred

Primary Responsibilities & Scope

• Preparation and summary of routine operational, sales and supply information (i.e., weekly sales numbers, margin analysis, customer analysis, weekly KPIs of operations)
• Billing and confirmation for invoicing
• Assist in daily settlements process
• Secondary cost reconciliation
• Perform month end duties that include inventory reconciliations, weighted average cost calculations, etc.
• Prepare and record journal entries
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and participate in monthly balance sheet review
• Provide analytical, reporting, and project support to senior management
• Identify, implement, and support process improvements to gain efficiencies and effectiveness of accounting practices
• Possess a passion for working in high paced environment with exposure to finance and operational business leaders
• Survey operations to ascertain accounting requirements and recommending, developing, and maintaining solutions to business and financial issues
• Any other duties as assigned

Required Experience

• 4 - 7 years experience in the accounting field
• Experience utilizing ERP or accounting software
• Experience utilizing ETRM (Endur, ICTS, etc.) software is preferred
• Ability to problem solve and communicate effectively
• Must be detailed oriented
• Experience in Excel, intermediate level a plus
• Experience utilizing T4 software is a plus
• Knowledgeable of accounting principles
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, within a team environment, and communicate effectively with employees and clients at all levels
• Strong initiative and ability to analyze, question and summarize data for decision making
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Direct experience in trading industry, particularly refined products, is preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

Atlas Oil Company provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, weight and height or military status, in accordance with applicable federal laws.