PURPOSE:
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for performing key daily, weekly, and monthly accounting, reporting, and analysis activities supporting the Montana/Renewables business unit. The role will work closely with plant operations, project teams, and business leadership to provide financial reporting, business analysis, and decision support for the Montana/Renewables business unit.
KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare and post journal entries, review staff-prepared entries, and ensure accounting transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with company policies and internal controls
- Analyze business trends and review P&L and balance sheet trends for the business unit
- Support analysis, accruals, and reporting related to renewable fuels programs, environmental credits, carbon intensity metrics, and associated business performance drivers
- Support SAP-related accounting processes related to crude oil and renewable feedstock purchases, system testing, financial data validation, and troubleshooting of business transactions
- Coordinate tracking and forecasting of site capital spending (liaison with MT capital projects team)
- Partner with operations, accounting, and information systems teams to develop reporting improvements, automate recurring processes, and improve financial data quality
- Provide support and assist in the preparation of annual budgets for the business unit
- Ability to travel to the plant, as needed
- Additional duties as assigned
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:
- Bachelor's or Associates degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or related fields.
- Experience working with large sets of data
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and other formulas)
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:
- SAP experience
- Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and ability to apply them to the organization's accounting needs
- Familiarity with internal control frameworks and SOX compliance
COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required to interact with a wide range of customers, including Senior Management
- Ability to define problems, identify solutions, and follow through to completion
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and strong reconciliation skills
- Strong time management and planning skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet deadlines
- Demonstration of Calumet Values – Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence