Transportation Staff Accountant — Fuel & Logistics

United Petroleum Transports; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

United Petroleum Transports in Oklahoma City is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the accounting team in corporate finance operations, focusing on fuel inventory, journal entries, and month-end close.

The role requires 1–3 years of accounting experience, knowledge of GAAP, and proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics GP and Excel; the successful candidate will collaborate with operations and safety teams to ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience; transportation, logistics, or fuel industry experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of transportation-specific taxes and fuel tracking a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and regulatory compliance in all financial operations.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations; ensure timely and accurate resolution of variances.
• Analyze general ledger activity, focusing on transportation-related expense categories such as fuel, maintenance, and freight taxes.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries for accruals, prepaid expenses, fuel inventory, and intercompany activity.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of internal and external financial reports.
• Manage accounting for company-owned fuel inventory, track usage, update pricing, and coordinate reconciliations with terminal operations.
• Coordinate with third-party providers to prepare and file fuel tax reports (e.g., IFTA, IRP).
• Assist with preparation of property, franchise, and other state/local tax filings (excluding 1120 corporate return).
• Maintain and oversee the company’s fuel card program; monitor transactions, reconcile accounts, and assist in identifying and investigating fraud.
• Assist with audits conducted by external auditors, government agencies, and insurance providers by preparing supporting documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Prepare and/or authorize ACH and wire payments in compliance with internal controls.
• Record cash transactions and reconcile corporate cash accounts monthly.
• Generate transporter reports and assist with financial metrics and KPI reporting relevant to the trucking industry.
• Maintain fixed asset ledger and assist with depreciation schedules as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Excel

Job description

United Petroleum Transports in Oklahoma City is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the accounting team in corporate finance operations, focusing on fuel inventory, journal entries, and month-end close.

The role requires 1–3 years of accounting experience, knowledge of GAAP, and proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics GP and Excel; the successful candidate will collaborate with operations and safety teams to ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance.