Accountant - GBR

drive for MPC; Texas City (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum in Texas City seeks a refinery accountant to handle monthly close, budgeting and reconciliations. You will prepare entries, maintain ledgers, and support new accounting systems while collaborating with multiple departments.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and at least two years of accounting experience, preferably in refinery environments. On-site position with competitive benefits and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial entries for refinery expenses and activity.
• Participate in monthly financial closeout.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations.
• Assist in developing the refinery annual expense budget and variance analysis.
• Assist in new procedures and accounting systems.
• Provide back-up for other accounting functions.
• Maintain records and ledgers for refinery activity and related reports.
• Participate in the Solomon Benchmarking Survey.
• Communicate with accounting, operations and management.
• Assist in creating policies to improve controls and efficiency.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

# **An exciting career awaits you**At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.**POSITION SUMMARY** 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. **KEY 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. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** * Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.* Minimum 2 years accounting/finance experience.* Previous MPC Refinery Accounting experience preferredAs an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.Location:Texas City, TexasAdditional locations:Job Requisition ID:00024607Location Address:2401 5th Ave SEducation:Bachelors (Required)Employee Group:Full timeEmployee Subgroup:RegularMarathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail]. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / DisabilityWe will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.