Plant Analysis Accountant - Ethanol Plant

Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.

As a Plant Analysis Accountant you will be responsible for the review and preparation of accounting documents and validations reviewed by or sent to Plant Controller or Corporate (SAHQ).  Executes accounting and analysis activities which may include the Plant’s financial planning, capital and operating expense budgeting or forecast and statistical reporting. On a day-to-day basis, will calculate, process, post, verify, and maintain data for Valero Renewables. 

At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. You can help achieve this goal if you can:

• Prepare accounting journals as required for monthly financial close.
• Assist the Plant Controller to help ensure accurate recording of all plant accounting transactions and effectiveness of internal financial controls.
• Coordinate with the Plant Controller and Plant Operations with preparation of annual budgeting, financial forecasts, monthly operations stewardship, capital budget tracking and reporting, analysis of variances to plan, in conjunction with financial and operation’s reporting schedule.
• Complete monthly and quarterly compliance checklist and advise the Plant Controller of any non-compliance issues with recommended controls update.
• Prepare and maintain monthly Plant KPI’s (i.e. calculation of daily/weekly yields and inventory statistics). 
• Field local management requests for operating expense or capital expenditures. 
• Facilitate state and governmental audits and gather data as needed, such as for state grain audits, state DOT reviews, FRA and TTB visits or audits.
• Complete or assist with state and federal governmental reporting obligations.
• Ensure FSMA compliance pertaining to co-product shipments, corn receipts and chemical receipts.
• Complete denaturant received and invoiced report for usage and quantity verification.
• Reconcile chemical purchases for usage and quantity verification for each period.
• Cross-train on corn receipts and actualization/settlement as well as BDS loading and billing processes.
• Maintain Project AFE log and review AFEs for proper accounting classification for the Plant Controller (i.e. cost tracking for turnaround/capital projects).
• Support Turnaround TRACK process – setup, reporting and as assigned.
• Prepare, review, validate, and submit data (e.g. Ethanol and Feed products loaded, daily validation reports, purchase orders, and purchase requisitions) for accurate account or project assignments.
• Compute daily corn and product volumes for Daily Fleet Report.

• Follow safety rules and procedures as set forth by the company.
   

  This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.   
• Minimum of two (2) years of accounting experience required.
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Outlook, Word, and Excel) required.
• Able and willing to work on-site and in-person required.

Preferred Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• Accounting experience in a manufacturing or grains handling environment preferred.

Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding?  Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
• 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, plus additional discretionary 3% annual company contribution
• Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs

Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.

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Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers.

Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero.  Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.  

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