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Associate Accountant

Associate Accountant

Marathon PetroleumSan Antonio, TX, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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

The Accountant is responsible for the analysis and processing of business documents, preparation of financial statement journal entries, reconciliation of financial statement accounts and the preparation of financial and operational variance analysis for management. The successful candidate should be proficient with Excel and have a general knowledge of accounting software. A motivated individual with strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills is essential. This position will report to an Operations or Corporate Accounting Supervisor depending on position openings at time of hire.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participates in monthly closeout activities
  • Identifies, analyzes, verifies, interprets and processes financial and operating transactions and data accurately and in a timely manner
  • 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
  • May study contracts and agreements to determine conformance and settlement requirements. Analyzes and interprets accounting and financial data to ensure such conformance and settlement
  • Utilizes effective communication skills to effectively receive and distribute information to other accounting and operational department personnel, various levels of management, governmental agencies, and other MPC locations
  • Actively reviews job tasks and makes recommendations for process improvements and / or automation opportunities to improve accounting controls and efficiency
  • Completes all applicable system training (SAP, RightAngle, Power Plan, Blackline, etc.) in a timely manner
  • Completes other duties including special projects as required

Education And Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
  • 0 4 years of accounting / finance experience
  • Prior Accounting college internship preferred
  • Skills

  • Motivated individual with strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Must be able to meet deadlines
  • Proficient in Excel - creating / modifying spreadsheets, data cleansing, pivot tables & formulas
  • Experience with SAP is a plus
  • Ability to work in a team setting
  • As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

    Location : San Antonio, Texas

    Job Requisition ID : 00018715

    Location Address : 19100 Ridgewood Pkwy

    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. 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.

    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.

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