What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant - Mandan/Dickinson position at mpc?
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 coordinate and perform financial accounting and reporting functions for both the Mandan Refinery and Dickinson Renewable Fuels facility. 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. Although the preference is for this position to be located in either Mandan ND, or Dickinson ND, other MPC Refining locations would be considered. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare monthly financial entries to properly account for refinery expenses and other financial activity. Participate in monthly financial closeout activities for assigned areas of responsibility, including month end account reconciliations and execution of SOX controls. Analyze actual results and prepare reports as necessary for assigned areas of responsibility 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. 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 highly preferred. 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 between the two primary locations. SKILLS Accountability, Adaptability, Building Partnerships, Business Process Improvement, Communication, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Taking Initiative, Technical Knowledge, Work Standards As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth. Location: Dickinson ND Refinery Additional locations: Job Requisition ID: 00022419 Location Address: 900 Old Red Trl NE Education: Bachelors (Required) Employee Group: Full time Employee Subgroup: Regular Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. 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 https://mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability 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. About Marathon Petroleum Corporation Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.