Accountant - Mandan​/Dickinson

Position Summary

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. This position is expected to coordinate and perform financial accounting and reporting functions for both the Mandan Refinery and Dickinson Renewable Fuels facility. In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this position will be expected to assist accountants and business partners in resolving day-to-day issues.

This position interacts with refinery personnel, other refinery accounting departments and Findlay/SAT accounting. Although the preference is for this position to be located in either Mandan ND, or Dickinson ND, other MPC Refining locations would be considered.

• Prepare monthly financial entries to properly account for refinery expenses and other financial activity.
• Participate in monthly financial closeout activities for assigned areas of responsibility, including month end account reconciliations and execution of SOX controls.
• Analyze actual results and prepare reports as necessary for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Participate in the development of refinery’s annual expense budget and monthly updates, and the analysis of actual versus budgeted expenditures.
• Assist in the implementation of new procedures and accounting systems, or financial applications as they arise.
• Assist in special projects assigned and provide back-up for other accounting functions as required.
• Participate in the completion of the biennial Solomon Benchmarking Survey.
• Communicate effectively to receive and distribute information to other accounting department personnel, operational department personnel, various levels of management, and other MPC locations.
• Display advanced ability to utilize systems/tools, which include, but not limited to Excel and SAP.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required. Accounting degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of Accounting/Finance experience required.
• Previous MPC Refinery Accounting experience highly preferred.
• Previous experience working a large ERP is preferred.
• Intermediate experience in Microsoft Excel is preferred.
• Experience with Business Intelligence tools (Power BI) a plus.
• Periodic travel between the two primary locations.

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Building Partnerships
• Business Process Improvement
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Taking Initiative
• Technical Knowledge
• Work Standards

Mandan ND Refinery. Additional locations:
Dickinson ND Refinery.

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  The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

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, . If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacqu 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  The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.