Lead Accountant

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Position Summary

Marathon Petroleum Company LP has an opportunity for a Lead Accountant to support Operations Accounting’s refined product activity. This team has responsibilities that include accounting for purchases and sales, performing inventory reconciliations and supporting various front office and operating areas. This individual will assist accountants and business partners in their troubleshooting efforts while resolving issues related to day-to-day activities. This position works closely with various organizations across the company, including Trading, Scheduling, Commercial, BP&A, IT and Credit organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Collects, compiles, analyzes, and verifies financial and other data to ensure the integrity of accounting records. Investigates and resolves discrepancies.
• Creates and records journal entries and other transactions, maintains general ledger, and reconciles accounts in Blackline.
• Works with internal and external parties to resolve issues.
• Partners with IT and other business units to implement system upgrades and improvements.
• Serves as a resource or lead to less experienced accountants. Will train, mentor, assist in providing direction or review the work of newer accountants/interns.
• Supports accounting processes through managing and prioritizing business requirements, system enhancements, and/or accounting standards.
• Ensures standard business processes are followed across multiple accounting functions.
• Ensures successful completion of internal and external audits.
• Ensures proper execution of controls and performance, documentation, and retention in accordance with accounting policy.
• Displays advanced ability to utilize systems/tools, which may include, but not limited to, Excel, SAP and Right Angle
• Provide accounting advice to leadership to assist them in managing their responsibilities.
• Document, update, and maintain internal procedures.
• Lead special projects.
• Actively participates in the monthly accounting closeout, performing reviews and offering guidance.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting/finance experience.
• RightAngle & SAP experience preferred.

Skills/Competencies

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Building Partnerships
• Business Process Improvement
• Excellent verbal and written Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Taking Initiative
• Technical Knowledge
• Work Standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced in use of Excel
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Aptitude to effectively learn company-specific accounting systems

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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 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.