Senior Staff Accountant

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for performing key daily, weekly, and monthly accounting, reporting, and analysis activities supporting the Montana/Renewables business unit. The role will work closely with plant operations, project teams, and business leadership to provide financial reporting, business analysis, and decision support for the Montana/Renewables business unit.

• Prepare and post journal entries, review staff-prepared entries, and ensure accounting transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with company policies and internal controls
• Analyze business trends and review P&L and balance sheet trends for the business unit
• Support analysis, accruals, and reporting related to renewable fuels programs, environmental credits, carbon intensity metrics, and associated business performance drivers
• Support SAP-related accounting processes related to crude oil and renewable feedstock purchases, system testing, financial data validation, and troubleshooting of business transactions
• Coordinate tracking and forecasting of site capital spending (liaison with MT capital projects team)
• Partner with operations, accounting, and information systems teams to develop reporting improvements, automate recurring processes, and improve financial data quality
• Provide support and assist in the preparation of annual budgets for the business unit
• Ability to travel to the plant, as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

• Bachelor's or Associates degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or related fields.
• Experience working with large sets of data
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and other formulas)

• SAP experience
• Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and ability to apply them to the organization's accounting needs
• Familiarity with internal control frameworks and SOX compliance

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required to interact with a wide range of customers, including Senior Management
• Ability to define problems, identify solutions, and follow through to completion
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and strong reconciliation skills
• Strong time management and planning skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet deadlines
• Demonstration of Calumet Values – Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence