Accountant - GBR

About the role

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 preferred As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement.