Lead Accountant

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POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is expected to coordinate and perform financial accounting and reporting functions for the Los Angeles 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, including refinery management as well as other refineries, Findlay Refining and Findlay/SAT accounting. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in monthly financial closeout activities.
• Prepare/coordinate monthly financial entries to properly account for refinery expenses and other financial activity.
• Prepare/coordinate monthly account reconciliations
• Coordinate and participate in the development of refinery’s annual expense budget and monthly updates, and the analysis of actual versus budgeted expenditures.
• Assist in completion of the biennial Solomon Study and prepare analysis of the results.
• 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 company activity; and prepares related schedules, statements and reports to analyze the results of activity.
• Strong communication skills are required to effectively receive and distribute information to other accounting department personnel, operational department personnel, various levels of management, governmental agencies, and other MPC locations.
• Participates in creating and implementing new policies, methods, and procedures designed to improve accounting controls and efficiency.
• Serve as the “lead” for the accounting department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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

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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 [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.