Senior Staff Accountant

PURPOSE:
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.
KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

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 (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and other formulas)

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

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

COMPETENCIES:

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