Accounting Manager – Los Angeles Refinery

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Los Angeles Refinery Accounting Manager is responsible for accounting and budgeting activities for the Los Angeles Refinery and the Watson Co-Gen facility.  In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this position will be expected to assist accountants and business partners in troubleshooting and resolving day-to-day issues. This position interacts with refinery and co-gen personnel, including refinery management as well as other refineries, Findlay Refining and Findlay/SAT accounting. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures that personnel, processes, procedures, and systems are in place to effectively and accurately account for their respective team's area of responsibility within Operations Accounting.

• Sets goals and metrics for the section and monitors progress towards their completion. Develops and coach's employees on performance of assigned duties.

• Actively participates in the monthly accounting closeout, performing reviews and offering guidance on various accounting topics. Reviews and approves significant journal entries and reconciliations in accordance with Controller's policies as appropriate.

• Works collaboratively with other organizations and personnel to resolve issues. Provides technical guidance as needed.

• Ensures internal controls are established and executed as designed. Monitors controls to verify effectiveness and compliance with SOX requirements.

• Ensures that Internal and External Audit requests are fulfilled timely and accurately.

• May coordinate the data collection for the bi-annual Solomon Benchmarking Survey and prepare the required analysis on the results as appropriate

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.

• Eight (8) years of Accounting experience required.

• Advanced/Expert experience in Microsoft Excel is required.

• 3 years of experience working with a large ERP is required. (e.g. SAP, Oracle, etc.)

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and communicate insights effectively.

• Excellent time management skills and the ability to make informed decisions in a dynamic environment.

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to leadership.

• Proven experience in financial forecasting and business planning.

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to collaborate effectively across various teams.

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Location:

Carson, California

Job Requisition ID:

00015406

Pay Min/Max:

$137,900.00 - $206,800.00 Salary

Grade:

13

Location Address:

2350 E 223rd St

Additional locations:

Education:

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

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 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.