Maria Hernandez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Accomplished Logistics Accounting Manager with a proven track record at Marathon Petroleum Corp, adept in transitioning and enhancing pipeline systems like STAR to Polaris. Spearheaded cross-functional teams, ensuring SOX and FERC compliance, and excelled in project management and leadership. Skilled in SAP and fostering teamwork, consistently driving improvements in logistics and operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Accounting Manager
Marathon Petroleum Corp
San Antonio, TX
08.2018 - 01.2025
- Worked with cross-functional teams to transition multiple crude pipelines from an old system called STAR to a new one called Polaris, to help align pipeline processes across the organization.
- Evaluated internal processes to ensure adherence to SOX controls and FERC regulations.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready, and monitored the timely recording of accounting transactions and monthly billings to all customers.
- Managed a team of revenue analysts to ensure the accuracy of all financial transactions and FERC reporting.
- Developed and implemented departmental procedures and processes to establish and standardize pipeline best practices.
- Collaborated with scheduling, control center and operations team to stay informed on operational events to understand and report to leadership on any significant financial impacts.
- Reviewed, proposed, and analyzed contracts, rules and regulations, and tariff filings with the Business Development and FERC Compliance team to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Mergers & Acquisitions Lead Accountant
Marathon Petroleum Corp
San Antonio, Texas
04.2015 - 07.2018
- Collaborated with multiple workstreams to ensure a smooth transition and merger of multiple acquisitions, including many pipeline assets, terminals, natural gas plants, marine terminals, gasoline retail sites, among many others.
- Spearheaded multiple accounting efforts during the many acquisitions to ensure a successful transition of old accounting processes into the new accounting platforms and system upgrades.
- Identified contract gaps and process deficiencies that needed to be addressed before the end of the transition services agreement.
- Coordinated multiple efforts among several teams, such as legal, audit, tax, property, accounting, environmental, HR, operations, as well as many others, to ensure every aspect of the merger was addressed accordingly.
- Continuously looked for ways to improve on the next merger or acquisition by adding to an existing checklist and playbook to help standardize several processes.
Logistics Accounting Senior Accountant
Andeavor Logistics
San Antonio, Texas
05.2013 - 04.2015
- Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.
- Created new procedures for more efficient workflow within the department.
- Developed strategies to improve pipeline systems and processes during multiple pipeline acquisitions.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Performed general ledger account reconciliations, and provided corresponding support.
- Managed month-end and year-end close duties under the expected timeline.
- Generated ad hoc reports as requested by the upper management team.
- Prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
Transportation Accounting Intermediate Accountant
Tesoro Petroleum
San Ant, Texas
09.2011 - 04.2013
- Managed all transportation costs and revenue for multiple pipelines and several terminal assets.
- Researched discrepancies in account balances and took corrective action when necessary.
- Assisted in the preparation of financial statements, budgets, forecasts and other reports for management review.
- Assisted with special projects as needed within the accounting department.
- Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
- Performed month-end closing activities such as journal entries, accruals, allocations, and account reconciliations.
Transportation Accounting Associate Accountant
Tesoro Corporation
San Antonio, Texas
01.2011 - 09.2011
- Collaborated with multiple workstreams on the launch of the first IPO for the logistics entity in April 2011, a company milestone.
- Managed income statements and balance sheets for the first crude assets that were part of the Tesoro Logistics entity.
- Provided support during the external and internal audit processes by providing assistance as requested by the auditors.
- Processed sales invoices, credit memos, and vendor payments according to established policies and procedures.
- Reconciled intercompany transactions between multiple entities.
Transportation Accounting Intern
Tesoro Corporation
San Anto, Texas
06.2010 - 12.2010
- Complied with Sarbanes-Oxley Act and GAAP principles to maintain complete transparency.
- Reconciled expenses and financial records.
- Assisted with smooth preparation of monthly journal entries and accounts reconciliation.
- Investigated and resolved billing issues, and communicated with company customers.
- Supported accounting projects by coordinating files and updating tracking spreadsheets.
- Participated in special projects related to the launch of the IPO for Tesoro Logistics.
- Prepared month-end closing entries, checked figures, and postings for correct entry and proper codes.
Summer Accounting Intern
Valero Corporation
San Antonio, Texas
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Assisted the Refinery Accounting Department with reconciling balance sheet accounts for multiple processing plants.
- Prepared sales and use tax returns for multiple sites and states.
- Collaborated with the Oil and Gas Tax Department to help translate an issue relating to some BOLs for trucks being sent across one of the border towns.
Education
MBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Texas A&M San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05-2015
BBA - Accounting And Finance
St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX12-2010
Skills
- Month-end processes, timelines and reporting
- Project and process management
- Staff management, Leadership and mentorship
- SAP, Microsoft office applications, BI Analysis,Vizio
- Pipeline systems STAR, Polaris, FlowCal
- Results driven and teamwork oriented
- Ability to adapt to a fast pace environment
- Logistics and Operations driven
- Patience to read and review contract in detail
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Logistics Accounting Manager
Marathon Petroleum Corp
08.2018 - 01.2025
Mergers & Acquisitions Lead Accountant
Marathon Petroleum Corp
04.2015 - 07.2018
Logistics Accounting Senior Accountant
Andeavor Logistics
05.2013 - 04.2015
Transportation Accounting Intermediate Accountant
Tesoro Petroleum
09.2011 - 04.2013
Transportation Accounting Associate Accountant
Tesoro Corporation
01.2011 - 09.2011
Transportation Accounting Intern
Tesoro Corporation
06.2010 - 12.2010
Summer Accounting Intern
Valero Corporation
08.2009 - 05.2010
MBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Texas A&M San Antonio
BBA - Accounting And Finance
St. Mary's University
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