Sunoco, L.P., the nation’s largest fuel distribution company, is looking for an entry-level Accountant to join our Operational Accounting team in Dallas, TX. The ideal candidate will apply their knowledge in a high-energy, fast-paced, and innovative environment.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities:
Partner with suppliers, terminal locations or customers to solve inventory, sales, billing or electronic payment issues.
Perform trend analysis on inventory and sales volumes, and P&L and balance sheet accounts
Record daily and monthly journal entries to ensure accuracy of financial information
Prepare account reconciliations and explain reconciling items
Proactively identify process improvement or automation opportunities
Creatively use Excel techniques to enhance analysis
Willingness to learn to build financial data models using tools such as Excel, Power BI, Alteryx
Document processes using MS Visio
Assist with quarterly and annual audit process by preparing support and walk-through of process
Develop strong business relationships with internal and external partners
To Perform This Job Successfully, An Individual Must Be Able To Perform Each Essential Job Duty Satisfactorily. The Requirements For This Position Are Listed Below:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
0-3 years of relevant accounting experience
Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in use of Excel, and interest in further expanding Excel skills
Flexibility to work overtime during peak periods if needed
Highest standards of ethical behavior when carrying out job responsibilities
Highly motivated and team-oriented
Detail-oriented and strong analytical skills
Excellent organization skills
SAP, Salesforce, Alteryx, or PowerBI knowledge is a plus
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Usually, normal office working conditions.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
Occasional overnight travel may be required.
Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the assigned position.
Required Experience Is Commensurate With The Selected Job Level:
The Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of relevant job related experience
The Senior Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5-8 years of relevant job related experience
The Lead Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant job related experience
Working Conditions:
Preferred Qualifications:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Usually, normal office working conditions.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
Occasional overnight travel may be required.
Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet
DISCLAIMER: The above statements, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Oil and Gas
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