Senior Accountant

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POSITION SUMMARY
This position is expected to perform financial accounting and reporting functions for the Anacortes, WA refinery. In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this position will be expected to assist business partners in resolving day-to-day issues. This position interacts with refinery personnel, including refinery management as well as other refineries, Findlay Refining BP&A and Findlay/SAT accounting.  A motivated individual with strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills is essential. 

Although the preference is for this position to be at the Anacortes Refinery, other MPC Refining locations would be considered.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in monthly financial closeout activities.

• Prepare monthly financial entries to properly account for refinery expenses and other financial activity.

• 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.

• 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.

• Displays advanced ability to utilize systems/tools, which may include, but not limited to Excel, SAP, BW, etc.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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

• Minimum 3 years accounting/finance experience

• Previous MPC Refinery Accounting experience desired

• Previous experience working a large ERP is preferred.

• Intermediate experience in Microsoft Excel is preferred.

• Experience with Business Intelligence tools (Power BI) a plus.

• Periodic travel to the site is required (if located remotely).

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Accountability, Adaptability, Building Partnerships, Business Process Improvement, Communication, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Taking Initiative, Technical Knowledge, Work Standards

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If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected]. 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 mympcbenefits.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
 
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We 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.