Staff Accountant - Transportation & Fuel Operations

United Petroleum Transports Inc; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

United Petroleum Transports Inc in Oklahoma City is seeking a Staff Accountant to support financial health and regulatory compliance across transportation operations. You will handle reconciliations, journal entries, inventory and intercompany activity, and assist with tax filings and audits.

The role requires solid GAAP knowledge, 1–3 years of accounting experience, and proficiency in Excel and Dynamics GP or similar ERP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience; transportation, logistics, or fuel industry preferred.
• Proficient in GAAP, Excel, and accounting software; experience with Dynamics GP is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and regulatory compliance in all financial operations.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve variances.
• Analyze general ledger activity, focusing on transportation-related expenses (fuel, maintenance, freight).
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries for accruals, prepaid expenses, fuel inventory, and intercompany activity.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes and internal/external financial reporting.
• Manage accounting for company-owned fuel inventory and reconcile with terminal operations.
• Coordinate with third-party providers to file fuel tax reports (IFTA, IRP).
• Assist with tax filings (property, franchise, state/local).
• Maintain fuel card program; monitor transactions and investigate fraud; assist audits.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Independence

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains)

Job description

United Petroleum Transports Inc in Oklahoma City is seeking a Staff Accountant to support financial health and regulatory compliance across transportation operations. You will handle reconciliations, journal entries, inventory and intercompany activity, and assist with tax filings and audits.

The role requires solid GAAP knowledge, 1–3 years of accounting experience, and proficiency in Excel and Dynamics GP or similar ERP.