Lead SEC Reporting Accountant

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Position Summary:

Reporting to the Financial Reporting Director, the Lead SEC Reporting Accountant is responsible for the preparation of various financial statements, including those filed with the SEC.  Responsibilities also include researching, drafting, and communicating relevant accounting matters and policy under US GAAP.  This position will have significant integration with the company’s external audit firm and various members of management

Reporting to the Financial Reporting Director, the Lead SEC Reporting Accountant is responsible for the preparation of various financial statements, including those filed with the SEC.  Responsibilities also include researching, drafting, and communicating relevant accounting matters and policy under US GAAP.  This position will have significant integration with the company’s external audit firm and various members of management.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafts SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q), press releases and other financial compliance reports, including preparation of financial information and footnote disclosure.
• Collects or prepares supporting schedules for external reporting.
• Completes XBRL tagging of SEC filings.
• Ensures proper execution of controls and performance, documentation, and retention in accordance with accounting policy.
• Prepares quarterly/annual disclosure checklist to ensure compliance with GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Reviews financial information contained in presentations made by management to bankers, analysts, and other users.
• Analyzes new accounting guidance and disclosure requirements to determine disclosure impacts.
• Assists management with team oversight. Trains, mentors, and assists in providing direction to other team members.
• Formulates and evaluates processes to ensure proper control, adherence to GAAP requirements, and compliance with SarbanesOxley.
• Reviews peer group filings to evaluate and/or implement best practices.
• Coordinates information requests for annual audit, quarterly reviews and other engagements and provides assistance to internal and external auditors.
• Identifies process improvements for implementation.
• Prepares internal financial results package.
• Prepares materials for board audit committee meetings.
• Assists with accounting projects, including acquisitions, divestitures, and impact of the transactions on financial statement disclosures.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA license preferred.
• Eight (8) years related experience, including two (2) years of big 4 auditing experience (strong preference).
• Energy industry or large manufacturing company experience is a plus.

Skills/Competencies

• Adaptability
• Building Partnerships
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Financial Analysis
• Reporting
• Innovation
• Problem Solving Quality Orientation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Technical Knowledge
• Work Standards

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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.
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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.