Lead Accountant - Wholesale

About the role

Sunoco LP is looking for a Senior Accountant to join the fast-growing Midstream Operational Accounting team. This individual will perform a variety of accounting functions for one of America's largest and most efficient terminalling and storage providers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial analysis of Sunoco LP midstream terminal locations, including inventory, margin, and operating expenses.
• Work with internal and external customers to research accounting variances, disputes, and complex transactions.
• Assist with purchase accounting and integration efforts on Sunoco mergers and acquisitions.
• Compile and prepare intermediate to high-level/technical journal entries to general ledger accounts.
• Assist management with ad hoc projects and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls.
• Apply the financial policies and procedures of the organization and inform management of inconsistencies and problems.
• Perform audit tasks, as well as various duties and projects assigned by management.
• Serve customers by maintaining a philosophy of going above and beyond, supported by a value proposition that every situation will be handled in a timely manner.
• Represent Company interests with the highest standards of professionalism.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of related experience.
• Prior fuel inventory and general ledger accounting experience preferred.
• Strong experience in SAP S/4 FIORI/Winshuttle.
• Experience working with Right Angle preferred.
• IFRS and US GAAP knowledge preferred.
• Strong analytic and data analysis skills required, especially MS Excel.
• Must display good judgment and be able to work independently, as needed.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Must be flexible, adaptable, and have a high level of initiative.

Working Conditions

• Usually, normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.