Sr. Accountant

Company: DELTA FUEL COMPANY INC
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: March 6, 2026

Job Description:

Delta 360 is dedicated to recruiting an experienced professional to join our team as a Sr. Accountant. This position will be primarily responsible for inventory accounting, costing support, and inventory-related controls, with additional responsibility for fixed asset accounting. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team of industry leaders and integrate yourself into a growing, family-owned company with over 50 years in business. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to partner effectively with Operations to ensure accurate inventory valuation, clean month-end close support, and actionable cost insights. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Maintain accurate inventory accounting in accordance with company policy and U.S. GAAP, including valuation, reserves, and period cutoffs · Perform monthly inventory close activities, including inventory rollforwards and reconciliations to the general ledger · Review inventory transactions (receipts, issues, transfers, and adjustments) for completeness and accuracy; research and resolve discrepancies · Support and/or lead cycle counts and physical inventory processes, including planning, reconciliation, and documentation of results · Analyze inventory and cost variances and work with Operations and Purchasing to identify drivers and corrective actions · Monitor slow-moving and obsolete inventory and assist with reserve calculations and supporting documentation · Prepare inventory reporting and supporting schedules for internal reporting, external auditors, and lenders as needed · Maintain the fixed asset subledger, including additions, disposals, transfers, retirements, and supporting documentation · Ensure appropriate capitalization in accordance with company policy; coordinate placed-in-service updates and documentation · Calculate and record monthly depreciation; reconcile fixed asset subledger to the general ledger · Support construction-in-progress (CIP) tracking and ensure timely project closeout and classification · Perform special projects and other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS/POSITION REQUIREMENTS: · 3 years of accounting experience with significant exposure to inventory accounting and/or cost accounting · Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field · Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.); strong Excel skills preferred (pivot tables, lookups, working with large datasets) · Experience working in an ERP system; ability to learn and navigate new systems quickly · Comfortable with deadlines and achieving targets or goals, especially during month-end close · Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and strong documentation discipline · Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with the ability to explain variances clearly and drive resolution · Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask and prioritize effectively · Previous experience in an inventory-intensive environment (manufacturing, distribution, petroleum, construction materials, etc.) a plus · CPA/CMA or progress toward certification a plus This is an on-site position. PI0ab4b3742d1b-25448-39464902

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