Refinery Ethanol Accounting Specialist - Reporting
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Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.
As aRefinery Ethanol Accounting Specialist - Reportingyou will record financial accounting entries, reconcile balance sheets, perform analysis, and maintain accounting records for assigned refinery and ethanol locations.
At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. You can help achieve this goal if you can:
- Execute accounting activities to include compiling and analyzing a variety of accounting data, recording journal entries, reconciling accounts, maintaining accounting records, and preparing related accounting, management, and business unit reports.
- Participate in month-end close process including balance sheet analysis, accounting corrections, and accruals so that established timelines are met.
- Work with refinery or ethanol sites to analyze actual results versus forecasts to establish reasonableness.
- Conduct financial analysis, research, and data entry or upload in support of budget, forecasts, and stewardship reporting
- Prepare various quarter-end financial reports to support earnings releases, quarterly comparisons of operations, and operating and statistical information; prepare and submit local, state, and federal governmental reports and surveys.
- Record invoices for non-trade sales customers.
- Develop and implement process improvements, new procedures, analysis tools to improve overall effectiveness.
- Execute and assist in ad hoc projects and prepares analysis as requested by Manager or VP of Accounting.
- May assist refineries or ethanol plants with research for internal and external audits, corporate initiatives and special research projects.
This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
- Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero San Antonio location, required.
- Bachelor’s or higher level degree in Accounting required.
- 5 years of accounting experience required.
*Preferred Requirements: *
- Master’s or higher level degree - in a related field preferred.
- Experience in the refining and/or chemical manufacturing industry preferred.
- CPA certification preferred.
Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:
- Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
- 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting
- Company-sponsored Pension Plan
- Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs
- Onsite Daycare Center
- Onsite Employee and Family Wellness Centers (Physician & Pediatrician)
- Onsite Pharmacy
- State-of-the-art 24-hour Fitness Center free for employees and spouses with access to Tennis and Basketball Facilities
- Onsite cafeteria open for breakfast and lunch
- Sprawling campus with walking paths and access to biking trails
Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.
All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria athttps://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.
Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visitValero.com/Careers.
Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, 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-TX-San Antonio
Job Posting: May 27, 2026, 10:19:12 AM
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Req ID: 260017J
