Accounting Manager (Miami, FL)

Associated Energy Group, LLC•Miami, FL

About The Position

AEG Fuels is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager with a strong corporate accounting background complemented by public accounting experience. The role helps manage the accounting team, supports accurate financial reporting, and drives improvements across accounting processes and systems. The ideal candidate has sound accounting judgment, strong analytical and data analysis skills, excellent attention to detail, and enjoys investigating variances, solving problems, and turning financial information into practical business insights. The Accounting Manager is responsible for inventory-related accounting, gross profit analysis, month-end close activities, and internal controls. The position partners with operations, finance, and technology teams to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency. Aviation fuel inventory experience is not required; candidates with transferable accounting experience in high-transaction-volume industries are welcomed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
6–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting experience and a substantial corporate accounting background, with most experience in hands-on corporate accounting roles.
CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA certification.
Strong experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Prior experience managing, mentoring, and reviewing the work of accounting team members.
Strong analytical and data analysis skills, including ability to work with large datasets, investigate discrepancies, identify trends, and explain financial results.
Advanced Excel skills, including ability to organize, reconcile, and analyze complex financial information.
Hands-on experience with ERP or accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
Ability to manage competing priorities, work through ambiguity, and independently identify and implement process improvements.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with ability to explain accounting matters to financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to inventory accounting, cost accounting, or gross profit analysis in a high-transaction-volume industry.
Experience with business intelligence tools, reporting dashboards, data models, or financial analytics platforms.
Participation in ERP implementations, system enhancements, or accounting process automation initiatives.
Experience in multinational environments and with multi-currency accounting.
Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Help oversee accounting and financial reporting related to aviation fuel inventory, including inventory records, valuation, reserves, and reconciliations.
Analyze inventory activity, cost of goods sold, and gross profit to identify variances, investigate causes, and resolve discrepancies.
Ensure inventory balances are complete and accurate and align with operational records across locations and counterparties.
Partner with operations, supply, and trading teams to understand business activity and ensure it is accurately reflected in financial results.
Lead assigned month-end close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Review financial information for accuracy, completeness, and consistency, ensuring timely reporting and clear documentation.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls over accounting processes, inventory transactions, and master data.
Support audit requests by providing accurate schedules, documentation, and explanations of accounting activity.
Analyze large, complex financial and operational datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
Develop and enhance analytical models and reports to support inventory analysis, margin trends, and operational efficiency.
Investigate discrepancies across systems and reports, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
Translate financial analysis into clear findings and actionable recommendations for finance leadership and business partners.
Partner with accounting and technology teams on ERP implementations, system enhancements, and improvements to accounting workflows.
Help define business requirements, validate system outputs, and ensure system functionality supports accurate accounting and reporting.
Improve master data quality, consistency, and controls across relevant systems.
Identify manual or inefficient processes and implement practical improvements through automation, system configuration, and better data management.
Mentor and develop team members while balancing hands-on execution with review, coaching, and accountability.
Lead cross-functional initiatives to resolve accounting issues, improve processes, and strengthen collaboration.
Promote a culture of accuracy, ownership, continuous improvement, and proactive problem-solving.