Manager - Retail Accounting COAG

Sunoco LP is a growth company which operates within the following three business segments:

- Fuel Distribution: Largest independent fuel distributor in the U.S., distributing over 8 billion gallons of fuel a year across more than 40 states. We distribute fuel to more than 7,400 Sunoco and partner branded locations and additional independent dealers and commercial customers

- Pipelines Systems: Network of over 14,000 miles of pipelines, distributing crude oil, refined products, renewable fuels, ammonia, and specialty liquids

- Terminals: Over 100 fuel terminals in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Europe, and Mexico

Summary

Sunoco LP is looking for an Accounting Manager to join our Operational Accounting team in Dallas, TX. We take pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our team members drive success for our company and our customers. We encourage a culture of inquiry by always asking why, transforming data into meaningful information, and leveraging technology to streamline our processes. If you are passionate about your work and thrive in a fast-paced and innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Commissioned Agent (COAG) team is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the daily accounting and analysis for all company-owned fuel inventory, sales activities, and associated commissions for this segment of our business.

Team activities involve reconciling book to physical inventory, invoicing Fuel Metered Sales daily to Consignment Agents, entering daily physical readings, and analysis of gross margin. As part of daily responsibilities, team members partner with various Sunoco functions including transportation, pricing, tax, inventory and operations function. This position is responsible for ensuring team effectively performs the following:

- Manages daily fuel inventory reconciliation process for a portfolio of assigned retail locations

- Resolves issues accurately and with a sense of urgency

- Month-end tasks and commissions deadlines are met

- Maintains productive relationships with all counterparties through proactive, effective communication

- Analyzes financial results effectively, providing supporting details and insights that contribute to the company's success

- Exhibits a record of sustained improvement in key metrics and contributes to the success of the overall team

Key Attributes

- Builds and maintains collaborative relationships across departments, serving as a trusted leader and advocate for direct reports and accounting teams

- Proactively leads initiatives, resolves complex issues, and mitigates risks with minimal oversight, ensuring team efficiency and operational success

- Aligns team goals with leadership’s vision by setting clear expectations, communicating strategic direction, and driving cross-functional alignment

- Champions a culture of inclusion, transparency, and continuous improvement by fostering open communication and valuing diverse perspectives

- Invests in team development through structured career planning, coaching, and mentorship while recognizing contributions and encouraging growth

- Identifies process and efficiency improvements, leveraging technology and innovation to support long-term department success

- Demonstrates integrity and accountability by modeling clear, unbiased communication, honoring commitments, and holding the team to high performance standards

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Strong leadership in a fast paced, dynamic environment

- Significant level of personal accountability and ownership to proactively identify and address issues as they arise with limited oversight

- Can develop and maintain highly productive relationships with internal and external counterparties through proactive, effective communication

- Ability to create or improve accounting process

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

- 8+ years’ experience

- Knowledge of Excel, PDI, SAP, RightAngle, Salesforce, and Power BI preferred

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

- Usually, normal office working conditions

- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing

- Occasional overnight travel may be required

"An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet The Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. "