Laura Likens

Charge and Yield Accountant at PBF Energy
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(386) 825-5501
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Oregon, Ohio, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Oil and Gas
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Charge and Yield Accountant
      • Sep 2022 - Present

      • Responsible for accounting for all hydrocarbon consumption, production, movement, inventory and balancing within the refinery boundary using AspenTech AORA/Advisor software. • Prepare & support Foreign Trade Zone reporting requirements along with EIA/governmental weekly, monthly reports. •Create and maintain refinery model to reflect actual refinery configuration, working effectively in a time sensitive environment while meeting daily deadlines without sacrificing accuracy or completeness. • Execute the daily procedures necessary to populate the system with pertinent data from the prior day and generate accurate reports in accordance with established daily deadlines. • Identify and resolve data quality and other issues that impact the accuracy or timeliness of refinery volumetric or mass balances. Involve other department personnel and management as needed. • Weekly reconciliation of shipments and receipts. • Interact with other refinery departments, Lab, and head office staff to address questions about refinery volumetric balances. Show less

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Temporary TAR Contractor - Payroll Timekeeper
      • Mar 2022 - Jun 2022

      • Process employee Time & Attendance data from the Time system to payroll and reconcile variances utilizing tools in the Time and attendance, TRACK and payroll systems • Manage all payroll processes including processing and entering employee new hire data and changes for multiple crafts and staff, verify employee documentation for accuracy, monitor edits to ensure accuracy of time entered, process payroll and accurately pay employees weekly. • Collect Time from Gate Log and accurately allocate the time in Track (the refineries cost tracking system) and Nooter Payroll Systems. • Manage internal cost controls timekeeping program, client site timekeeping programs and requirements (I.E. TRACK), by the input of payroll data (straight time, overtime, double-time, by employee and project). • Audit and reconcile time for labor for up 150 workers. • Process and monitor overrides (gate log hours won't match hours worked which will require overrides in the Track System). • Prepare daily labor and weekly equipment, and material timesheets for project managers and material coordinators to present to customer for approval as needed. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Oil and Gas
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Toledo Supply Analyst (Temporary Transitional Role) Offshored to Hungary GBS Center
      • Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

      Toledo Supply Analyst, Temporary / Transitional Role, 01/2021 – 12/2021 Supported the secondary product's process including the back-office activities for the purchases from JV and BPPNA sales to third parties. • Booked truck / rail movements in SAP for BPPNA via script / manual process.• Developed customer invoices in SAP from BPPNA to third-party via script.• Created purchase order goods receipt for purchases from the JV to BPPNA and completed the internal true-up process for pricing / volumes.• Verified invoice payments, managed disputes, and engaged in daily contact with GBS Settlements / Inventory teams to ensure the right transactions were completed the first time.• Documented and made sure knowledge transfer plan was successful with Hungary GBS personnel taking over responsibilities Show less

    • Emergency Response Team
      • Mar 2004 - Dec 2021

      EMT- Basic, Confined Space and HazMat trained, Advanced Exterior Fire-Fighter-I, EMS Lieutenant March 2016 thru December 2018

    • Cost Engineer - Capital Projects
      • Nov 2018 - Dec 2020

      Cost Engineer – Capital Projects, 12/2018 – 01/2020Executed all aspects of cost engineering to support capital projects including preparation, implementation and assigning costs to the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).• Ensured the integrity and effectiveness of cost management and Management of Change, forecasting cash flows, benchmarking and collaborating with Project Managers, Turnaround and Procurement team members to meet portfolio objectives. • Utilized IPA guidelines to support cost performance metrics development by ensuring objectives and performance indicators were met at each stage gate of the project lifecycle. • Administered work orders and purchase requisitions for fieldwork and materials, reviewing invoices for accuracy, compliance with contracts and supporting all stage-gate deliverables. • Leveraged multiple cost monitoring programs, interfaces and reporting systems required for financial roles within projects including SAP, Maximo and TRACK. • Facilitated regular discussions with project managers and schedulers to ensure accurate and full understanding of estimate basis, scope, schedule contracting strategy and execution plan from appraisal through execution stages. Show less

    • Cash & JV Analyst
      • Aug 2017 - Nov 2018

      Provided overall cash management for the JV and interfaced with partner Husky Energy for cash flow movements including financial forecasts, reporting actuals, distributions and recommendations. • Created and maintained capital forecasts while preparing variance analysis and explanations per accounting principles.• Minimized financial risks by facilitating continuous improvements of cash management between GBS and Tax and Treasury within two software systems. • Represented the financial department during annual audits and provided supporting documentation to show compliance with company and industry standards. • Organized and communicated pertinent financial information including maintenance reporting, cost tracking and work order journal entries to appropriate stakeholders on a regular basis. • Managed all investments with Treasury and forecasts related to refinery operation on a timely basis. Show less

    • Financial Analyst
      • Aug 2008 - Aug 2017

      Job Accountabilities & Key Achievements: Promoted to Financial Analyst. Performed refinery supply accounting activities and accurate reviews of month-end activities. • Collaborated with the commercial team for hydrocarbon and transportation expenditures and sales contracts. • Tracked more than $5B in invoices for refinery sales while maintaining compliance with Offtake Agreement policies and procedures.• Maintained the financial authority integrity of refinery DofA website. • Analyzed and translated financial metrics for fixed asset activities, Legal-related purchases / sales, facilitated and executed the Fixed Asset Verification process. • Recognized in 2017 for achievements in sales contracts and timely completion of a verification cycle in support of business objectives related to a major turnaround. • Developed / utilized knowledge of various process units and took an active role in tank gauging as part of annual audits.• Participated in plant maintenance turnarounds as a permit coordinator outside of daily responsibilities. Show less

    • Stock & Yield Analyst
      • May 2003 - Aug 2008

      Calculated, analyzed and distributed refinery production volumes, ensuring accuracy while completing inventory activities. • Delivered results cross-functionally as back-up Traffic Coordinator and Project Lead on an Advisor System Project. • Confirmed accurate asset reporting, while assisting with fixed asset verification and asset ledger restatement projects.• Completed reporting for governmental groups, regulatory agencies and the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ).

    • United States
    • Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Accounting Analyst
      • Feb 1998 - Feb 2003

      Tracked the finished product and raw material inventory for the cereal side of the factory, preparing daily reporting and ongoing audit of cereal production. • Conducted physical inventory counts of $1.5 million average inventory, researching / resolving incorrect inventories ranging from $50,000 to $500,000. • Researched and resolved customer complaints increasing customer satisfaction and encouraging employees to develop ownership of communication problems. • Calculated monthly usage reports that were used in plant inventory and financial reporting Show less

Education

  • Spring Arbor University
    Bachelor of Arts (BA)
    2001 - 2003
  • University of Toledo
    Assocaites of Business Administration

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