We are looking for a detail-oriented Inventory Analyst to support fuel inventory accounting and reporting for a retail operation in Long Beach, California. This Long-term Contract position plays a key role in monitoring fuel activity, maintaining accurate financial records, and delivering timely analysis that supports both internal teams and external business partners. The person in this role will help protect company assets by investigating variances, reconciling accounts, and ensuring fuel-related transactions are recorded completely and accurately. Responsibilities: • Review daily store-submitted source data to confirm transactions are entered accurately and on schedule. • Analyze fuel and related accounts each day, investigate exceptions, and identify the underlying causes of variances. • Produce recurring financial reports and performance metrics, then communicate key findings to stakeholders and business partners. • Process and import fuel pricing, invoice, draft, and related transaction data into accounting records. • Prepare fuel and freight billing support, maintain organized records, and preserve documentation for audit readiness. • Compare recorded fuel activity with physical inventory balances to calculate gains, losses, and inventory discrepancies. • Record inventory transfers, adjustments, and other stock movements while keeping general ledger balances aligned. • Complete credit card reconciliations, balance sheet account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close support. • Act as a knowledgeable resource for fuel inventory matters, promote operational compliance, and coordinate issue resolution across departments.

• At least 2 years of general ledger accounting experience, including balance sheet reconciliations. • Practical understanding of accounting principles and inventory-related financial processes. • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or at least 3 years of experience in an analyst-focused role. • Familiarity with GAAP and the ability to apply standard accounting procedures accurately. • Strong technical aptitude with financial systems, ERP platforms, and Microsoft Office, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders. • High attention to detail, strong organizational ability, and proven success managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Retail industry experience is helpful, and petroleum or fuel-related experience is an advantage.

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Long Beach, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Inventory Analyst to support fuel inventory accounting and reporting for a retail operation in Long Beach, California. This Long-term Contract position plays a key role in monitoring fuel activity, maintaining accurate financial records, and delivering timely analysis that supports both internal teams and external business partners. The person in this role will help protect company assets by investigating variances, reconciling accounts, and ensuring fuel-related transactions are recorded completely and accurately. Responsibilities: • Review daily store-submitted source data to confirm transactions are entered accurately and on schedule. • Analyze fuel and related accounts each day, investigate exceptions, and identify the underlying causes of variances. • Produce recurring financial reports and performance metrics, then communicate key findings to stakeholders and business partners. • Process and import fuel pricing, invoice, draft, and related transaction data into accounting records. • Prepare fuel and freight billing support, maintain organized records, and preserve documentation for audit readiness. • Compare recorded fuel activity with physical inventory balances to calculate gains, losses, and inventory discrepancies. • Record inventory transfers, adjustments, and other stock movements while keeping general ledger balances aligned. • Complete credit card reconciliations, balance sheet account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close support. • Act as a knowledgeable resource for fuel inventory matters, promote operational compliance, and coordinate issue resolution across departments.
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z