Accountant

Position Summary

This position is expected to coordinate and perform financial accounting and reporting functions for the Kenai Refinery. In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this position will be expected to assist accountants and business partners in resolving day-to-day issues. This position interacts with refinery personnel, other refinery accounting departments and Findlay/SAT accounting. This position is open to any of the MPC Refining locations (preferably Kenai) or potentially the Findlay, OH and San Antonio, TX offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly financial closeout activities.
• Prepare monthly financial entries to properly account for refinery expenses and other financial activity.
• Participate in monthly financial closeout activities including month end 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 implementation of new procedures and accounting systems, or financial applications as they arise.
• Assist in special projects 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.
• Displays advanced ability to utilize systems/tools, which include, but not limited to Excel and SAP

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required. Accounting degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of Accounting/Finance experience required.
• Previous MPC Refinery Accounting experience desired

TRAVEL

• 15% - 20%

Skills

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

Benefits

• Access to health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k matching program
• Paid parental leave
• Educational reimbursement
• Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program