Fuels Marketing Accounting Manager

Position at Wills Group, Inc

Job Purpose and Function

The Fuels Accounting Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the fuels marketing accounting function and is responsible for maintaining financial information and preparing financial reports in compliance with GAAP and internal reporting requirements. The Fuels Marketing Accounting Manager will lead a team of accounting professionals responsible for all accounting processes, financial reporting and key operational reporting surrounding the wholesale and retail fuel accounting functions within the business. This role will provide leadership to ensure accuracy and adherence to established policies and procedures and partner closely with Operations, Fuel Pricing and Logistics, Treasury and IT to maintain strong internal controls and support business decision making.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Oversee the accounting for the Company’s fuel marketing business.
• Ensure the accurate accounting of fuel sales and loyalty programs as well as fuel purchases, freight and taxes.
• Manage accounts receivable functions related to billing and collections for management fee (commissioned agent), DTW, rack plus operators as well as receivables from credit card processors.
• Ensure the accuracy and consistency of data for accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger related to the fuels marketing accounting functions within the business.
• Supervise the monthly closing activities of the Fuel Marketing Accounting team and oversee preparation of monthly journal entries.
• Perform and supervise the reconciliation of all fuels marketing-related general ledger accounts on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Support the fuels marketing team related to recurring and ad hoc reporting requests around fuel inventory and margins.
• Support the fuels marketing operations team with respect to questions related to financial information submitted by dealers/operators.
• Lead the monthly and annual (including year-end audit) close processes related to fuels marketing accounting.
• Support the annual budgeting process related to gallons, margins and costs for fuels marketing.
• Oversee, monitor, and work to improve accounting procedures related to areas of responsibility.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and drive continuous improvement and process standardization.
• Manage, train and develop the Fuels Marketing Accounting team and delegate duties to meet departmental and organizational goals.

What We’re Looking For

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; Master’s degree in Accounting or CPA strongly desired.
• Must be eligible to work in the US (Wills Group participates in E-Verify).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 5+ years of functional and operational accounting experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience across accounting and/or finance functions.
• Strong financial analysis, research, and technical accounting skills.
• Strong capability in working with technology, including advanced Excel skills, Power BI and large-scale ERP platforms.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (visa sponsorship or C2C opportunities not available at this time).
• Willing to submit to a pre-employment background check, including credit check, in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

An ideal candidate will also have:

• Petroleum marketing or fuel experience in convenience retail or other relevant industry experience.
• Experience working with PDI.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Availability and Travel

• This hybrid role complies with our company’s hybrid telework schedule. Our operating days and hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with in-office days being Tuesday through Thursday, reserving Monday and Friday as work-from-home.
• Occasionally, business needs may require periodic work obligations outside of core business hours and in-office days on work-from-home days.
• This role may require occasional travel, including overnight stays for training, conferences, or other events with reimbursement available for approved accommodations and/or expenses.

ADA Compliance

The Wills Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace for individuals with disabilities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we ensure that all qualified individuals are given the necessary accommodations to perform the essential functions of their roles. We encourage open communication and collaboration to identify and implement reasonable accommodations that support the success of our employees while maintaining operational excellence. Reasonable accommodations can be discussed during the hiring process.

Why You Should Join Wills Group

As a thriving, family-owned, $1.5 billion company headquartered in scenic La Plata, Maryland, (a 45-minute commute from Washington, DC), we take pride in our strong presence across the Mid-Atlantic region. Featuring nearly 300 retail locations of our family of brands including Dash In, Splash In ECO Car Wash, and SMO Motor Fuels, we are shaping the future of convenience retailing, fuels marketing, and commercial real estate. Since 1926, our work-hard, play-hard mentality propels us to serve the communities that have supported us throughout the years. Keeping lives in motion is more than our mission--it's our way of life! We're dedicated to empowering individuals to embrace new possibilities and chart their own paths to success. Discover the fulfillment of working alongside passionate professionals, where your ideas are valued, and your potential is nurtured. Become part of something bigger when you join the Wills Group!

Benefits and Perks

Embark on a rewarding journey where your growth, future, and well-being take center stage! As a certified Great Place to Work™, the Wills Group understands today's professionals desire meaningful careers with a culture that's as authentic as possible. We pride ourselves in fostering an environment that supports your overall development. Look forward to joining a company that celebrates your wins whether big or small. You can count on us to provide industry-leading total rewards packages that include a range of benefits and perks that contribute to your overall well-being:

• Financial Well-being: Employer 401(k) match (currently at 7%), health savings plan, and financial planning.
• Physical Well-being: Comprehensive health, vision, and dental plans tailored to meet the needs of our people and their families, even their pets!
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, community engagement, and parental leave for new parents.
• Work/Life Balance: Hybrid and flexible work environment, Employee Assistance Program, travel assistance, family life planning.
• Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy discounts on theme parks, Broadway shows, concerts, travel, shopping, dining, and wellness services.
• Education and Development Opportunities: 100% tuition reimbursement to support our team’s education goals, robust development programs, and certificate program assistance (up to 100% employer-paid).
• Competitive Salary: Competitive pay matched to DC Metro area.

Wills Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies in response to the Wills Group careers page or a Wills Group social media post. Wills Group will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to these unsolicited resumes. Wills Group explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Wills Group.

Wills Group is an equal opportunity employer. Wills Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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