The Wills Group Careers

Description

The Sr. Fuel Revenue Accountant will provide integral support to the Accounting Department as a key member of the Operational Accounting Team. This role will be responsible for ensuring the quality and timeliness of data that supports Financial Statement preparation and Balance Sheet integrity. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, utilizing accounting best practices, leading by example, and ensuring the accuracy of financial data.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Ensure the accurate recording and reconciliation of fuel sales revenue by site, grade, and tender type.
• Validate sales data from POS and relevant back-office systems, and resolve any posting errors, pricing discrepancies or data exceptions. Partner with store operations to follow up on missing or incorrect transaction details.
• Maintain accurate fuel revenue general ledger accounts including reconciliation of related clearing accounts.
• Reconcile daily credit card sales transactions from retail POS systems to merchant processor reports and bank deposits. Timely report issues to third party processors to ensure no financial loss.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies such as chargebacks, declined transactions, duplicate charges, or timing differences in partnership with internal business partners.
• Monitor settlement timelines to ensure deposits are received in accordance with merchant agreements.
• Ensure the accurate accounting and reporting of fuel discounts, loyalty offers and related programs to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and reporting best practices.
• Oversee the fuel sales billing process for wholesale customers, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Perform and oversee collections activities and account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies efficiently to maintain financial accuracy.
• Prepare and maintain reconciliation schedules to support accounting records and financial reporting.
• Support month-end close and external audits for fuel revenue and settlement.
• Maintain strong internal controls over fuel revenue processes.
• Identify trends or recurring issues and recommend process improvements in partnership with internal and external business partners

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; equivalent relevant progressive experience will also be considered in the absence of an undergraduate degree. 
• 4+ years of progressive broad-based accounting experience in a corporate environment
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office applications and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong analysis and research capabilities.
• Team-oriented with a self-directed work style
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Experience with large scale ERP System(s)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Commitment to a values-driven, culturally diverse work environment.
• 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, and credit check in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

An ideal candidate will also have

• Broad-based accounting experience in retail or related industry
• PDI experience
• Experience working with payment card processors and reconciling credit card transactions
• Experience implementing improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of key processes.

Key Competencies

·          Delivering results and meeting customer expectations

·          Working with people

·          Adapting and responding to change

·          Analyzing 

·          Applying Expertise and Technology 

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.

·          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. #HQ #LI-TWGI