Principal Technical Accountant

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Overview:

Reporting to the Technical Accounting Director, the Principal Technical Accountant is responsible for researching, drafting, and communicating technical accounting policy under US GAAP. This position will have significant integration with the company’s external audit firm and various members of management and in partnering and leading other members of the technical accounting team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs research, determines financial reporting and disclosure impact in the Company's Form 10-K and 10-Q, and prepares technical memos to support the Company's accounting treatment of the most significant and highly complex transactions.
• Counsels and advises internal partners on consistent and appropriate application of financial accounting policies and procedures.
• Drafts illustrative policy examples, as necessary, to either improve current policy library or to clarify relevant application of US GAAP to any evolving business practices.
• Leads projects to implement newly issued accounting pronouncements.
• Provides accounting advice to leadership to assist them in managing their responsibilities.
• Leads cross-functional projects related to area of expertise.
• May assist management with team oversight and review work of others. Trains, mentors, and assists in providing direction to other team members.
• Formulates and evaluates accounting processes to ensure proper control, adherence to GAAP requirements, and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Ensures the integrity of financial transactions with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Support accounting processes by leading and providing guidance in the management and prioritization of business requirements, system enhancements, and/or accounting standards.
• Ensure standard business processes are followed across multiple accounting functions.
• Ensures successful completion of internal and external audits.
• Ensure proper execution of controls and performance, documentation, and retention in accordance with accounting policy.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA required.
• Ten (10) years relevant experience required.
• A mix of public accounting and industry experience is preferred.
• Two (2) years of big 4 audit experience (strongly preferred).

Skills & Competencies:

Adaptability, Building Partnerships, Communication, Problem Solving, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Researching, Technical Knowledge, Technical Writing, Training & Development, 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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