Description:

　　Reviews and prepares accounting documents and validations reviewed by or sent to the Plant Controller or Corporate (SAHQ). Executes accounting and analysis activities which may include the Plant’s financial planning, capital and operating expense budgeting or forecast and statistical reporting. On a day-to-day basis, calculates, processes, posts, verifies, and maintains data for Valero Renewables.

　　Prepares accounting journals as required for monthly financial close.Assists the Plant Controller to help ensure accurate recording of all plant accounting transactions and effectiveness of internal financial controls.Coordinates with the Plant Controller and Plant Operations with preparation of annual budgeting, financial forecasts, monthly operations stewardship, capital budget tracking and reporting, analysis of variances to plan, in conjunction with financial and operation’s reporting schedule.Completes monthly and quarterly compliance checklist and advises the Plant Controller of any non-compliance issues with recommended controls update.Prepares and maintains monthly Plant KPI’s (i.e. calculation of daily/weekly yields and inventory statistics).Fields local management request for operating expense or capital expenditures.Facilitates state and governmental audits and data gathering as needed, such as for state grain audits, state DOT reviews, FRA and TTB visits or auditsCompletes or assists with state and federal governmental reporting obligationsEnsures FSMA compliance pertaining to co-product shipments, corn receipts and chemical receipts.Completes denaturant received and invoiced report for usage and quantity verification.Reconciles chemical purchases for usage and quantity verification for each period.Cross-trains on corn receipts and actualization/settlement as well as BDS loading and billing processes.Maintains Project AFE log and reviews AFEs for proper accounting classification for the Plant Controller (i.e. cost tracking for turnaround/capital projects).Supports Turnaround TRACK process – setup, reporting and as assigned.Prepares/reviews, validates, and submits data (e.g. Ethanol and Feed products loaded, daily validation reports, purchase orders, and purchase requisitions) for accurate account or project assignments.Computes daily corn and product volumes for Daily Fleet Report.Follows safety rules and procedures as set forth by the company.This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.

　　Qualifications:

　　* High school diploma or GED required. * Bachelor’s or higher level degree in Accounting preferred. * CPA or MBA preferred. * 3 years of accounting experience required. * Accounting experience in a manufacturing or grains handling environment preferred. * Experience using Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Outlook, Word, and Excel) required.

　　Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

　　Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

　　About Valero Renewables – Bluffton

　　Valero's Bluffton ethanol plant is located in Bluffton, Indiana, about 30 miles south of Fort Wayne. The bio-refinery sits on 422 acres and started ethanol production in September 2008. The facility uses a dry-grind production method and state-of-the-art technology to maintain industry-leading standards in production, safety, product quality and environmental stewardship. The Bluffton plant annually processes nearly 45 million bushels of corn into 130 million gallons of denatured ethanol and 340,000 tons of distillers grains co-products. The bio-refinery has a nameplate capacity of 110 million gallons of ethanol per year and employs approximately65 employees.

　　Valero's employees are the heart of its success, and there is a reason why the company is an employer of choice in the fuels manufacturing and marketing industry. It’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it’s also the caring and committed culture of the organization that makes everyone feel like they’re truly part of a team. For more information, visit Valero.com.

　　Valero is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

　　Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.

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　　Job: Accounting/Tax/Audit

　　Primary Location: US-IN-Bluffton

　　Job Posting: Jan 15, 2024, 6:09:46 PM

　　Unposting Date: Ongoing

　　Req ID: 240010P