Staff Accountant

Refuel Operating Company, LLC; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Refuel Operating Company, LLC is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entry processing at its Corporate Headquarters in North Charleston, SC.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, strong US GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills, with preference for those familiar with the convenience store sector. This at-will, on-site role offers growth within a fast-growing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas) preferred.
• Experience in convenience store or retail sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Accounting to develop and follow close processes.
• Lead month-end close activities and reconciliations.
• Post monthly/quarterly/annual accruals and coordinate supporting docs.
• Support external audit and tax engagements as needed.
• Ensure balance sheet accuracy through variance analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Process oriented

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Thorough understanding of US GAAP

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

MS Office

Job description

Work Location:

Corporate Headquarters – North Charleston, SC

Working Hours:

Regular hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Company Summary:

Refuel Operating Company, LLC (“Refuel”) is a fast-growing convenience store and fuel operator dedicated to providing great service, fresh food, and a welcoming experience for every guest. Backed by strong growth and a people-first culture, Refuel offers team members the opportunity to build rewarding careers in a supportive environment that values integrity, teamwork, and community. Whether in our stores, offices, or field operations, we empower employees to grow with us, contribute to our success, and make a positive impact in the communities we serve.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a partner to the Accounting team in developing and following processes and procedures
• Heavy involvement in the month-end close process
• Reconciliation of subledgers
• Posting of monthly, quarterly, and annual accruals
• Ownership of journal entry processing and coordination of supporting documentation
• Support and coordinate with external audit and tax partners
• Thoughtful reconciliation of balance sheet accounts as needed, including variance analysis
• Monthly sales tax calculations and investigation of any large variances
• Assist in supporting other team members, through teaching and collaboration
• Ad-hoc requests from management as needed
• Adhere to the Company’s established policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions: it does not prescribe all tasks that may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

An ideal candidate will have experience with or understanding of:

• Capability to deliver on time results with high levels of accuracy
• Highly organized and process driven with exceptional follow-through abilities
• Flexibility to adapt and succeed in a rapid pace environment
• Ability to think outside the box
• Ability to navigate and resolve business issues, ensuring the correct accounting principles are applied
• Willingness to evaluate, troubleshoot, and implement long-term process and efficiency improvements

Education and Experience:

An ideal candidate will have the following education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office with emphasis in Excel (including, but not limited to complex formulas and pivot tables)
• Convenience store, fuel/gasoline industry experience is preferred, but not required

Working environment and physical requirements:

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to remain stationary.

Travel:

• Must be able to travel up to 10%.

At-Will Employment:

This position is at-will, which means that either the employee or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without advance notice, and with or without cause.

EEO Statement:

Refuel is an equal opportunity employer to all applicants and team members. Refuel does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any information based on genetic background, family-care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression where a person’s gender-related appearance and behavior may not be stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

The job duties, responsibilities, requirements, and aspects stated in this job description are not meant to be exhaustive. Additional job duties not listed here may be required. Further, the Company may change or add the job duties, responsibilities, requirements, and aspects listed here at any time in its sole and final discretion.