Valero Energy - Hartley, IA
posted 16 days ago
About the position
The position involves reviewing and preparing accounting documents and validations for the Plant Controller or Corporate (SAHQ). The role includes calculating, processing, posting, verifying, and maintaining data for Valero Renewables under the direction of the Plant Controller. Responsibilities include assisting Plant Accountants with auditing, budget reporting, and research activities, validating daily ethanol and feed products, preparing daily validation reports, and computing daily corn and product volumes for the Daily Fleet Report. The position also involves performing weekly reviews of purchase orders and invoices, assisting with compliance checklists, and supporting state and governmental audits.
Responsibilities
- Provides assistance to Plant Accountants and other Associates in regards to auditing, budget reporting, and research activities.
- Validates daily Ethanol and Feed Products loaded and daily Corn loads received.
- Prepares and submits daily validation reports.
- Computes daily corn and product volumes for Daily Fleet Report.
- Performs weekly review and identification of errors with coding of cost elements in purchase orders or invoices.
- Assists with review of purchase order/purchase requisition data for accurate account or project assignments.
- Assists BSM or Plant Accountant with monthly and quarterly compliance checklist.
- Assists with state and governmental audits and data gathering as needed.
- Completes or assists with state and federal governmental reporting obligations.
- Assists Plant Accountant with FSMA compliance pertaining to co-product shipments, corn receipts, and chemical receipts.
- Completes denaturant received and invoiced report.
- Assists or reconciles chemical purchases and usage for the period.
- Completes the actualization/settlement process.
- Completes BDS loading and billing process.
- Researches and answers accounting questions.
- Performs or backs up Plant Accountant with audits of corn contracts and reviews commodities postings.
- Reviews or assists with review vendor set up requests.
- Advises BSM of any non-compliance issues.
- Assists Office Coordinator or Administrative Assistant with phones or mail periodically.
- Carries out other accounting-related duties or special projects as requested by the Plant Controller, VP Accounting, or other members of the Management Team.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- A minimum of three years of clerical accounting experience required.
- Experience using Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Outlook, Word, and Excel) required.
Nice-to-haves
- Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related technical degree is preferred.
- Accounting experience in a manufacturing or grains handling environment preferred.
