This position is part of the Logistics Accounting team within the Controller's organization located in San Antonio, TX. The team is primarily responsible for managing the logistics assets owned by MPLX. Specifically, the team ensures volumetric and monetary information is uploaded and processed correctly within the company's accounting systems to ensure that internal and external financial statements are accurate and complete.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Obtains information from internal and external sources to record accounting transactions in the accounting systems
Ensures transactions are recorded, documented, and reviewed in accordance with company policies and controls
Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of transactions recorded in the systems and general ledger accounts
Performs analytical reviews of operational results of assets assigned and follows up on discrepancies as needed to ensure transactions are appropriately recorded
Prepares monthly estimate & accrual journal entries as needed for the specific assets
Analyzes account balances at month end and prepares appropriately supported account reconciliations and SOX documentation
Provides monthly variance analysis on assigned assets for management reporting purposes
Responds to internal and external inquiries, including inquiries from customers and external and internal auditors
Develops understanding of applicable operational accounting or reporting systems (e.g. G-3, MARS, OLAP, etc.) functionality, as required
Supports projects as needed
Assists other accountants as requested by management and provides support to senior accountants and/or accounting supervisors
Maintains desk procedures to document the mechanics of booking the assets
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
1-3 years of work experience required
Experience with financial statement analysis preferred
Proficient in use of Excel (creating/modifying spreadsheets, data cleansing, pivot tables & formulas)
Experience with SAP is preferred.
Experience working with G3 and Fuel Fact software preferred
Experience researching and reconciling intercompany transactions preferred
Basic understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Flexible to work overtime and some weekends during peak periods
SKILLS
Ability to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment
Highly motivated and team-oriented individual
Must have the aptitude to effectively learn company-specific accounting systems
Detail-oriented
Proven analytical skills
Excellent organization skills
EEO Employer
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