Lead and execute the day to day accounting and analysis activities including the Refinery financial planning, capital budget, cost accounting, expense budgeting, problem resolution, internal and external audit coordination, Solomon reporting, manage complex agreements, financial and statistical reporting and strategy development. Coordinate with external and internal vendors/contractors to ensure all assigned transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner for cash collections, payment, and accounting close purposes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Refinery Analysis Accounting Specialist
Valero Refinery - St Charles
Norco, LA
09.2007 - Current
Prepare daily analysis for the Refinery's financial planning, capital budget, cost accounting, expenses budgeting, internal and external audit coordination, financial and statistical reporting, and strategy development
Work with Project Engineering, Maintenance & Operations Managers, Planning & Economics, Engineering and Refinery support staff
Applied knowledge to solve problems across departmental lines
Prepared bi-monthly and monthly OPEX analysis as requested by refinery and headquarters to aid in budget stewardship
Prepare refinery financial forecasts, results of operations, capital budget and expense budgets, prepare analysis of variance to plans, Solomon survey preparation, turnaround stewardship and planning, preparation of various financial and operating reports, onsite controls management, inventory management, headquarters accounting close support, and budget and management support
Handle and resolve complex accounting issues
Manage accounting, develops and monitors controls and coordinates transactions to record effects of complex agreements such as steam, refinery gas and electricity sales. Resolve differences between internal and external parties per contract terms and prepares accounting transactions as needed
Associate Accounting Coordinator
Valero Refinery - St Charles
Norco, LA
05.1998 - 09.2007
Recorded journal entries, performed reconciliations, and adjustments/corrections as necessary
Processed bulk refined product purchases and sales for timely payments
Coordinate and worked with internal and external contractors/vendors to ensure proper recording/classification of transactions, verify accuracy or pricing and volumes, and review and ensure compliance with contractors/vendors contracts
Performed month-end closing duties to ensure ensure accurate financial reporting (e.g., review accounts receivable/payable, reporting, etc.)
Reviewed EMTS workbench and pending reports for vendors/contractors
Assisted with special projects for management or other refinery departments as needed
Education
MBA - Business/Accounting
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
04.2004
Skills
Extensive SAP knowledge
Strong analytical skills
Through understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, theories, and ability to apply them to the corporations accounting needs as required
Ability to read and interpret company polices, regulatory guidelines, and other work-related documentation
Ability to abide by confidentiality requirements when working with sensitive information, results, and communications
Skilled in providing thorough, efficient, and effective customer service to individuals at all levels within the organization
Accounting Management Assessment
Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal methods
Ability to accomplish work within required timelines, including short, long, and emergency timeframes
Ability to cross-train in other departments duties to ensure efficient coverage department responsibilities
Ability to work with others to accomplish challenging assignments
Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple assignments to ensure completion of task within the allotted time requirement
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