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 controlsAnalyze business trends and review P&L and balance sheet trends for the business unitSupport analysis, accruals, and reporting related to renewable fuels programs, environmental credits, carbon intensity metrics, and associated business performance driversSupport SAP-related accounting processes related to crude oil and renewable feedstock purchases, system testing, financial data validation, and troubleshooting of business transactionsCoordinate 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 qualityProvide support and assist in the preparation of annual budgets for the business unitEnsure all work is conducted according to company policies and procedures and all work is documented thoroughly while maintaining and supporting internal and external controls to safeguard assets and ensure the accuracy of financial informationAbility to travel to the plant, as neededAdditional duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

Bachelor's or Associates degree in Accounting or Finance

5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or related fields.

Experience working with large sets of dataProficiency with Microsoft Office including advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and other formulas)

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

SAP experienceThorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and ability to apply them to the organization's accounting needsFamiliarity 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 ManagementAbility to define problems, identify solutions, and follow through to completionAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAttention to detail and strong reconciliation skillsStrong time management and planning skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet deadlinesDemonstration of Calumet Values - Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence