Associate Accountant - Accounts Payable

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 This role is responsible for the accurate, timely, and professional reconciliation of assigned vendor accounts to resolve open invoices. The successful candidate will identify the root cause of issues and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve. The successful candidate will also support General Ledger account reconciliations, including the GRIR account, and the resolution of open items. Additionally, this role participates in special projects as deemed necessary by department management team. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Collects, compiles, analyzes, and verifies financial and other data to ensure the integrity of accounting records. • Assists with analysis and schedules in support of financial statements. • Creates and records journal entries and/or other transactions directly or indirectly impacting the financials, maintains general ledger, and reconciles accounts. • Ensures the integrity of financial transactions with both internal and external stakeholders. • Support accounting processes by addressing and assisting with fulfilling business requirements. • Support and follow standard business processes within specific accounting function. • Supports and fulfills internal and external audit requests. • Ensures proper execution of controls and performance, documentation, and retention in accordance with accounting policy. • Displays ability to utilize systems/tools, which may include, but not limited to, Excel, SAP, Right Angle, BW, Quorum, etc. • May document, update, and maintain internal procedures or work on simple special projects. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. • Zero (0) – One (1) years of Accounting/Finance experience. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE • Experience working with an ERP system, preferably SAP. • Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills. • Ability to adapt to continuous improvement and change is preferred. • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. SKILLS/COMPETENCIES Accountability, Adaptability, Building Partnerships, Business Process Improvement, Communication, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Taking Initiative, Technical Knowledge, Work Standards. As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth. Location:San Antonio, Texas Additional locations: Job Requisition ID:00018130 Location Address:19100 Ridgewood Pkwy Education:Bachelors 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 https://mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability 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.