Accounts Payable Accountant

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POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the Latin America business unit and is responsible for the day-to-day Accounts Payables for multiple legal entities.  Performs moderately complex AP activities in accordance with policies, principles, standards, and regulatory requirements.

This role is a full-time, 6-month temporary assignment with potential for permanent placement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payments.
• Verifies invoices and purchase orders to facilitate approval and payment, follows up with functional areas and vendors to ensure proper documentation is kept.
• Ensures proper GL accounts usage
• Maintains a continuous communication with internal and external customers, vendors, project teams and cross functional mangers/directors.
• Prepares records, verifies, analyzes and reports accounts payable transactions. Maintains and reconciles accounts payable ledger accounts and reports.
• Supervises invoice processing and payment. Examines invoices processed to ensure proper matching of purchasing and receiving documents, proper distribution to general ledger expense accounts, timely and accurate payments.
• Ensures accounts payable policies and procedures are up to date. Maintains consistency of adherence to accounts payable goals; establishes and communicates standard opera ng procedures.
• Manages accounts payable aging analysis.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field. (Title and professional license is required)
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting required, with 3 years in Accounts Payable preferred
• Must be Bilingual - Fluency (speaking and writing) in both Spanish and English required
• 1-2 years of working with a large ERP (ie. SAP, Oracle)
• Must be able to travel to United States with a B1/B2 VISA

SKILLS

• Advanced computer skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• SAP knowledge in AP and AR Module, (FICO)
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organization skills
• Ability to adapt to continuous improvement
• Ability to adapt to change in a fast-growing work environment
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

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Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship  or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at  hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

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We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.