Accountant - GBR

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Texas City, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is expected to perform financial accounting and reporting functions as well as gain an understanding of refining operations. This individual will be involved in the preparation of the refinery’s annual expense budgets, forecasting, and analysis of actual vs. budgeted expenditures. In addition to their routine financial accounting responsibilities, they also may be involved in special projects and non-routine analysis. A motivated individual with strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills is essential.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Minimum 2 years accounting/finance experience.

Nice To Haves

Previous MPC Refinery Accounting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly financial entries to properly account for refinery expenses and other financial activity.
Participate in monthly financial closeout activities.
Prepare monthly account reconciliations
Participate in the development of refinery’s annual expense budget and monthly updates, and the analysis of actual versus budgeted expenditures.
Assist in the development and implementation of new procedures and accounting systems, or financial applications as they arise.
Assist in special projects as assigned and provide back-up for other accounting functions as required.
Maintains records, accounts and ledgers pertaining to various phases of refinery activity; and prepares related schedules, statements and reports to analyze the results of activity.
Participate in the completion of the biennial Solomon Benchmarking Survey.
Strong communication skills are required to effectively receive and distribute information to other accounting department personnel, operational department personnel, various levels of management, and other MPC locations.
Participates in creating and recommending new policies, methods, procedures and spreadsheets designed to improve accounting controls and efficiency.