Senior Staff Accountant

Calumet, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Calumet, LLC in Indianapolis seeks Senior Accountant to perform daily, weekly, and monthly accounting, reporting, and analysis for the Specialty Products and Solutions business unit, collaborating with plant operations, project teams, and leadership to provide financial reporting and decision support.

Responsibilities include posting journal entries, analyzing business trends, supporting accruals and budgeting, and driving data quality and process improvements, with travel to the plant as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate 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)

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 SPS business operations, commercial support, product and customer strategy, operational performance, and broader business initiatives.
• Support SAP-related accounting processes related to crude oil purchases, system testing, financial data validation, and troubleshooting of business transactions
• Coordinate tracking and forecasting of site capital spending
• 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

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

PURPOSE:

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for performing key daily, weekly, and monthly accounting, reporting, and analysis activities supporting the Specialty Products and Solutions 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 Specialty Products and Solutions 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 SPS business operations, commercial support, product and customer strategy, operational performance, and broader business initiatives.
• Support SAP-related accounting processes related to crude oil purchases, system testing, financial data validation, and troubleshooting of business transactions
• Coordinate tracking and forecasting of site capital spending
• 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