Position Details

Type Not Specified

Experience mid

Exp. Years 5 years

Education Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Category Consulting & Advisory

About this role

The Refinery Analysis Accounting Specialist performs day-to-day accounting and analysis for the refinery, including financial planning, capital budgeting, cost and expense budgeting, and variance analysis. The role also supports forecasts, Solomon reporting, headquarters close activities, and accounting transactions for complex sales agreements.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare analysis including financial planning, capital budgeting, cost accounting, and expense budgeting
Develop refinery financial forecasts, results of operations, and budget/variance analysis
Perform Solomon reporting and Solomon survey preparation as requested
Support headquarters accounting close and provide budget management support
Handle complex agreements (steam, refinery gas, and electricity sales) and prepare required accounting transactions

Technical Overview

The position focuses on accounting analysis and reporting for refinery operations and budgets, including financial forecasts, variances to plan, and financial and operating statistical reporting. It specifically calls out Solomon reporting and prepares Solomon survey as requested.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-level refinery accounting specialist with at least 5 years of accounting experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. They have strong experience in capital budgeting, cost accounting, expense budgeting, variances to plan analysis, and Solomon reporting, plus the ability to work on-site at the Valero Port Arthur Refinery.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's or higher level degree in Accounting required5 years of accounting experience requiredAble and willing to work on-sitein-person at the Valero Port Arthur RefineryrequiredSolomon reporting

Nice-to-Have Skills

experience in the refining and/or chemical manufacturing industry preferredMaster’s or higher level degree - in a related field preferredCPA certification preferred

Tools & Platforms

Solomon

Required Skills

accountingfinancial planningcapital budgetingcost accountingexpense budgetingfinancial and statistical reportingproblem resolutionSolomon reportingad hoc analysisrefinery financial forecastsresults of operationsanalysis of variances to planSolomon surveyfinancial and operating statistical reportsheadquarters accounting close supportbudget management supportcomplex agreementssteam salesrefinery gas saleselectricity salesaccounting transactions

Hard Skills

accountingfinancial planningcapital budgetingcost accountingexpense budgetingfinancial and statistical reportingproblem resolutionSolomon reportingprepares analysis of variances to planprepares refinery financial forecastsresults of operations reportingheadquarters accounting close supportbudget management supportprepares accounting transactionssteam sales accountingrefinery gas sales accountingelectricity sales accountingcomplex agreements accountingad hoc analysiscapital budget stewardshipsafety rules and procedureson-site work

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationcommunicationproblem solvinganalysis and interpretation

Certifications

Preferred

CPA

Industry & Role

Industry Energy

Job Function Execute refinery accounting and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and Solomon reporting

Role Subtype Financial Analyst

Keywords for Your Resume

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Deal Breakers

Bachelor's or higher level degree in Accounting required, 5 years of accounting experience required, Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Port Arthur Refinery, required

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