Accountant (Special Project Accountant)

Posted:
7/16/2025, 1:24:03 AM

Location(s):
Robinson, Illinois, United States ⋅ Ohio, United States ⋅ Anacortes, Washington, United States ⋅ Utah, United States ⋅ Michigan, United States ⋅ Carson, California, United States ⋅ El Paso, Texas, United States ⋅ Kenai, Alaska, United States ⋅ Washington, United States ⋅ Los Angeles, California, United States ⋅ Catlettsburg, Kentucky, United States ⋅ Texas, United States ⋅ Alaska, United States ⋅ Kentucky, United States ⋅ Mandan, North Dakota, United States ⋅ Detroit, Michigan, United States ⋅ Minnesota, United States ⋅ Martinez, California, United States ⋅ California, United States ⋅ Texas City, Texas, United States ⋅ Findlay, Ohio, United States ⋅ Salt Lake City, Utah, United States ⋅ Canton, Ohio, United States ⋅ Louisiana, United States ⋅ North Dakota, United States ⋅ Illinois, United States ⋅ San Antonio, Texas, United States ⋅ Dickinson, North Dakota, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Accounting

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.

Overview:

MPC is looking for an Accountant! This opportunity supports the company’s El Paso refinery. This position will be responsible for routine financial accounting responsibilities, involved in the preparation of the refinery’s expense budget/forecasts and analysis of actual vs. forecasted expenditures.  A motivated individual with strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Participate in monthly financial closeout activities.
  • Prepare monthly financial entries to properly account for refinery expenses and other financial activity.
  • Prepare monthly account reconciliations
  • Participate in the development of the refinery’s annual expense budget and monthly updates, and the analysis of actual versus budgeted expenditures.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of new procedures and accounting systems, or financial applications as they arise.
  • Assist in special projects and provide back-up for other accounting functions as required.
  • 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.
  • Participate in the completion of the bi-annual Solomon Benchmarking Survey.
  • Strong communication skills are required to effectively receive and distribute information to other accounting department personnel, operational department personnel, various levels of management, and other MPC locations.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
  • Minimum 2 years accounting, finance, or related experience.
  • Minimal travel (up to 10%) if located in El Paso, for non-primary locations travel up to 30%.
  • Experience in supporting special projects and working with cross-functional departments is highly preferred.
  • Proficiency in SAP and Excel preferred. 

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:

El Paso, Texas

Job Requisition ID:

00017642

Pay Min/Max:

$68,700.00 - $118,200.00 Salary

Grade:

8 - 9

Location Address:

212 N Clark Dr

Additional locations:

Anacortes, Washington, Canton, Ohio, Carson, California, Catlettsburg, Kentucky, Detroit, Michigan, Dickinson, North Dakota, Findlay, Ohio, Garyville, Louisiana, Kenai, Alaska, Mandan, North Dakota, Martinez, California, Robinson, Illinois, Salt Lake City, Utah, San Antonio, Texas, St Paul Park, Minnesota, Texas City, Texas, Wilmington, California

Education:

Bachelors (Required)

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.
 
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.