Associate Accountant

Accountant Position

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Position 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

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