Associate Accountant
Marathon Petroleum CorporationAbout the role
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.
POSITON 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 (Depending on position)
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 required.
0-3 years of Accounting related 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:
Findlay, OhioAdditional locations:
Job Requisition ID:
00018902Location Address:
539 S Main StEducation:
Bachelors (Required)Employee Group:
Full timeEmployee Subgroup:
RegularMarathon 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-ma
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