United Petroleum Transports · 7 hours ago
Assistant Controller
Oklahoma City, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expUnited Petroleum Transports is committed to promoting safety and excellence in the transportation industry. The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.
Transportation
Responsibilities
Support and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial statements
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses
Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial statements and management reporting packages
Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
Oversee general ledger activity, including accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, fuel inventory, and intercompany transactions
Assist with technical accounting research and implementation related to new standards or business changes
Maintain consistent accounting treatment across UPT and any affiliated entities
Help design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting
Coordinate audit preparation and serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors
Support SOX-style controls and documentation, as applicable
Proactively identify and remediate control gaps or process inefficiencies
Partner with the Controller and FP&A to support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes
Analyze financial results, identify trends, and provide insights to leadership
Support operational and capital expenditure analysis related to fleet, maintenance, and facilities
Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and development for accounting staff
Review work product for accuracy and provide constructive feedback
Serve as a backup to the Controller when needed and act as a trusted resource to cross-functional leaders
Support financial system enhancements, automation, and process improvements
Partner with IT and HR systems teams to ensure accurate integration of payroll, benefits, and labor data
Drive efficiencies that improve close speed, data quality, and scalability
Promote a safety-first mindset consistent with UPT’s Responsible Care® commitment
Ensure accounting practices support regulatory compliance across transportation, fuel, and chemical operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP/accounting systems required
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail
Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across Operations, HR, and Leadership
Preferred
CPA or CPA-eligible strongly preferred
Prior experience in transportation, logistics, manufacturing, or asset-intensive industries preferred
Experience in multi-entity or multi-location environments
Company
United Petroleum Transports
United Petroleum Transports is a transportation company specializing in chemical transport services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Matt Herndon
President and Chief Executive Officer
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