Inventory Accountant

About Us:

NorthStar Energy connects a family of fuel distribution companies serving communities and industries across the Western United States. Our operating companies deliver petroleum products and lubricants safely and efficiently throughout Alaska, Hawaii, California, and the Pacific Northwest.

Each company maintains its own local identity and expertise while operating within a distributed model that leverages NorthStar’s shared services in finance & accounting, legal & compliance, pricing & supply, human resources, marketing, and technology. Guided by shared values of safety, integrity, and operational excellence, NorthStar provides the strategic guidance and collaboration that help our teams strengthen performance, share best practices, and grow sustainably.

Together, our 1,000 employees form a network of trusted brands — delivering energy that fuels people, businesses, and communities every day.

Learn more at www.nsenergy.com.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Corporate Accounting Manager, the NorthStar Shared Services Inventory Accountant contributes to the overall success of the Company by overseeing essential inventory and other accounting activities for NorthStar Energy’s Shared Services business units, including, but not limited to:

Essential Functions:

• Own all aspects of inventory accuracy including reconciliations, postings, and reporting.
• Develop and implement processes to ensure accuracy of all inventory-related accounting transactions.
• Process inventory transactions, including purchases, freight, transfers, and gains or losses in accordance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Perform essential duties for month-end close, which includes preparing and posting journal entries, entering data into the inventory module, and reconciling daily usage reports in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Daily communication with customers, vendors, and colleagues regarding complex inventory transactions
• Prepare and distribute inventory reports with account and activity explanations
• Develop and report on inventory related KPI’s and consistently distribute KPI reports
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations for all inventory related accounts
• Assist in the preparation and fieldwork of both internal and external audits
• Manage the biannual and cycle inventory count process for all sites and all inventory on hand
• Reconcile all general ledger accounts related to inventory, accrued purchases, cost of goods sold and freight
• Other duties and ad hoc projects as assigned

Education and Experience:

Benefits:

• Employer‑subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family/dependents
• Employer‑paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and short‑term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match plus an additional 3% discretionary contribution
• 3 weeks’ vacation annually
• 9 company holidays 2 personal holidays each year one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Up to $1,000 per year in charitable matched giving program to support causes and organizations you care about
• Up to $5,250 per year in tax-free educational assistance to assist with career development and growth

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.