Accounting​/Finance - Accountant III

Overview

Senior Accountant |

Location:

Anchorage, Alaska | On-site

ARC Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to support a Fortune 500 client in the Fuels Distribution business during a system transition and integration project. This is a 12-month contract opportunity based in Anchorage, Alaska
. The ideal candidate combines strong general ledger and inventory accounting expertise with hands-on experience in process design and ERP system integration
, particularly in operational systems transitioning from Ascend to Vertrax integrated with Oracle
.

This role emphasizes month-end close, inventory accuracy, accrual management, intercompany reconciliation, and tax compliance
, with AP and AR functions outsourced. The Senior Accountant will ensure GL integrity, accurate system mapping, and seamless process flows across multiple systems
.

• Lead and execute monthly close in accordance with the fuels business closing calendar.
• Prepare and post recurring and ad hoc journal entries
  , including inventory accruals, intercompany transactions, deferred drydock, lease, and prepaid amortizations.
• Perform GL reconciliations for inventory, clearing, accruals, prepaids, and bank accounts.
• Validate data feeds from Ascend and Vertrax into Oracle
  , ensuring mapping accuracy and resolving suspense postings.
• Partner with operations and IT teams to support system transition activities, including 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
  , ensuring balance and accuracy across entities.
• Support Form 730 fuel tax filings
  , ensuring accurate and compliant reporting.
• Produce monthly terminal and cost center reports
  , distributing to finance and operational leadership.
• Identify and implement process improvements in closing, data mapping, and reporting flows between systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  .

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
  ; experience in fuel distribution, logistics, or marine operations preferred.

• Demonstrated experience with ERP integrations
  , ideally Ascend to 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 discrepancies
  .

• Exceptional attention to detail
  , organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions.