Par Pacific
Sr. Accountant
Par Pacific, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
The OpportunitySr. Accountant at a growth-oriented energy companyYou will play a key role in the inventory valuation and pipeline revenue processes, giving you exposure to several different regions and their associated teams and members of managementYou will enjoy exposure to the Commercial and Accounting teams as well as to our multi-state operations that stretch from Texas, Wyoming, Montana, Washington, and HawaiiLearn and grow in SAP (our financial ERP system) and financial analysis processesReporting to the Inventory Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for the margin analysis of a portion of our Refining business segment and assisting with the monthly and quarterly accounting and reporting for certain of the Company's assetsKey activities include:
Perform inventory costing and margin analysisPrepare FIFO and LIFO inventory calculations and reconcile inventoryWork closely with the Commercial & Settlements groups to understand monthly crude and refined product activityCoordinate with the Billing / Contract team to review trade related activity and gather settled cargo volumes and pricesReview the accounting of current period purchases and settlements as it relates to, title transfer, current liabilities, and overall balance sheet presentationPreparation of key reports for management reviewMonthly, quarterly, and annual variance analyses of financial and statistical dataManage shipper volume interest/allocation in coordination with customers, schedulers, measurement technicians and operatorsInvestigate and resolve volume/revenue problems or discrepancies before and during monthly close processGenerate and analyze supporting data for monthly/quarterly/annual reportsEnsure consistent adherence to the company's policy and proceduresWork with internal auditors on controls documentation and SOX complianceProvide documentation to external auditors during quarterly SEC filingsPerform other duties as assignedNote: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position. Additional responsibilities and opportunities may be identified based on current business needs.
QualificationsTo meet the basic qualifications for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
Additional qualifications include:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business requiredCPA a plusMinimum 3 years accounting/finance experience requiredSAP experience a plus (MM/FI/CO modules)Cost/Inventory Accounting experience a plusProficiency using Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, PowerPoint and intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g. complex/compound spreadsheets; VLOOKUPs, HLOOKUPs, pivot tables, etc.)Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), theories, and ability to apply them to the Corporation's accounting needs requiredStrong attention to detail and organizationAbility to research, solve problems, and take initiative to recommend process improvementsAbility to work well independently and deal effectively in a rapidly changing environmentStrong verbal and written communication skillsFluent in English, both oral and written required
About UsAt Par Pacific, we own and operate market-leading energy and infrastructure businesses in logistically-complex markets. We have built a team of oil and gas industry veterans and subject matter experts to lead our organization with an entrepreneurial spirit and a collaborative, problem solving approach. We bring our diverse strengths and motivation to complex markets where we seek out diamonds in the rough. As a nimble, growing organization, we actively pursue new opportunities with corporate financing know-how, respond to local market demands, and adapt to changing external environments.
More Good Reasons to work for Par Pacific
Unique CultureThere is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific -- a niche player in the energy space. And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific people. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals that love to win. If that describes you, you'll fit right in.
Location, Location, LocationBecause Par Pacific operates in some of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives. The office where you'll work is in the CityCentre in Houston, Texas, located on the west side of Houston near I-10 and the Sam Houston Tollway. It's a vibrant area of the city with plenty of places for lunch or to wind down after work.
Opportunistic growth strategyAt Par Pacific, we look for operations with strong fundamentals and great employees who can move a business forward. Our management team has deep experience in the energy industry, as well as in leading mergers, acquisitions, and integrations of newly acquired companies.
Excellent compensation and benefitsIn addition to a competitive salary, we offer a strong comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, a robust allotment of paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, retirement savings plans, educational reimbursement, and more. Full-time employees (and their families) are offered medical (with prescription coverage), dental, vision, voluntary critical illness, accident, life/AD&D insurance, Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program. Employees can purchase company stock at discounted prices through the Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Our HeadquartersPar Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns, manages and maintains interests in energy and infrastructure businesses. We are a growing energy company focused on renewable and conventional fuels in the Western United States. Par Pacific also owns 46% of Laramie Energy, LLC, a natural gas production company with operations and assets concentrated in Western Colorado. Our common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the trading symbol "PARR".
Our Refineries and Logistics OperationsWe own and operate refineries in Hawaii, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming, with total operating throughput capacity of over 219 Mbpd. Par Pacific owns and operates one of the largest energy networks in Hawaii with 94,000 bpd of operating refining capacity, a logistics system supplying the major islands of the state and 90 retail locations. In the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies, Par Pacific owns and operates 124,000 bpd of combined refining capacity and related multimodal logistics systems.
Our Retail Operations
We own and operate 90 retail locations in Hawaii under the Hele and 76 brands and 33 retail locations in Washington and Idaho under the nomnom brand.
Note: Par Pacific will not accept calls from third-party recruiters. All candidates are required to apply through this web posting.
Par Pacific is an equal opportunity employer. Par Pacific prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status,genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.
Perform inventory costing and margin analysisPrepare FIFO and LIFO inventory calculations and reconcile inventoryWork closely with the Commercial & Settlements groups to understand monthly crude and refined product activityCoordinate with the Billing / Contract team to review trade related activity and gather settled cargo volumes and pricesReview the accounting of current period purchases and settlements as it relates to, title transfer, current liabilities, and overall balance sheet presentationPreparation of key reports for management reviewMonthly, quarterly, and annual variance analyses of financial and statistical dataManage shipper volume interest/allocation in coordination with customers, schedulers, measurement technicians and operatorsInvestigate and resolve volume/revenue problems or discrepancies before and during monthly close processGenerate and analyze supporting data for monthly/quarterly/annual reportsEnsure consistent adherence to the company's policy and proceduresWork with internal auditors on controls documentation and SOX complianceProvide documentation to external auditors during quarterly SEC filingsPerform other duties as assignedNote: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position. Additional responsibilities and opportunities may be identified based on current business needs.
QualificationsTo meet the basic qualifications for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
Additional qualifications include:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business requiredCPA a plusMinimum 3 years accounting/finance experience requiredSAP experience a plus (MM/FI/CO modules)Cost/Inventory Accounting experience a plusProficiency using Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, PowerPoint and intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g. complex/compound spreadsheets; VLOOKUPs, HLOOKUPs, pivot tables, etc.)Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), theories, and ability to apply them to the Corporation's accounting needs requiredStrong attention to detail and organizationAbility to research, solve problems, and take initiative to recommend process improvementsAbility to work well independently and deal effectively in a rapidly changing environmentStrong verbal and written communication skillsFluent in English, both oral and written required
About UsAt Par Pacific, we own and operate market-leading energy and infrastructure businesses in logistically-complex markets. We have built a team of oil and gas industry veterans and subject matter experts to lead our organization with an entrepreneurial spirit and a collaborative, problem solving approach. We bring our diverse strengths and motivation to complex markets where we seek out diamonds in the rough. As a nimble, growing organization, we actively pursue new opportunities with corporate financing know-how, respond to local market demands, and adapt to changing external environments.
More Good Reasons to work for Par Pacific
Unique CultureThere is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific -- a niche player in the energy space. And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific people. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals that love to win. If that describes you, you'll fit right in.
Location, Location, LocationBecause Par Pacific operates in some of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives. The office where you'll work is in the CityCentre in Houston, Texas, located on the west side of Houston near I-10 and the Sam Houston Tollway. It's a vibrant area of the city with plenty of places for lunch or to wind down after work.
Opportunistic growth strategyAt Par Pacific, we look for operations with strong fundamentals and great employees who can move a business forward. Our management team has deep experience in the energy industry, as well as in leading mergers, acquisitions, and integrations of newly acquired companies.
Excellent compensation and benefitsIn addition to a competitive salary, we offer a strong comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, a robust allotment of paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, retirement savings plans, educational reimbursement, and more. Full-time employees (and their families) are offered medical (with prescription coverage), dental, vision, voluntary critical illness, accident, life/AD&D insurance, Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program. Employees can purchase company stock at discounted prices through the Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Our HeadquartersPar Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns, manages and maintains interests in energy and infrastructure businesses. We are a growing energy company focused on renewable and conventional fuels in the Western United States. Par Pacific also owns 46% of Laramie Energy, LLC, a natural gas production company with operations and assets concentrated in Western Colorado. Our common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the trading symbol "PARR".
Our Refineries and Logistics OperationsWe own and operate refineries in Hawaii, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming, with total operating throughput capacity of over 219 Mbpd. Par Pacific owns and operates one of the largest energy networks in Hawaii with 94,000 bpd of operating refining capacity, a logistics system supplying the major islands of the state and 90 retail locations. In the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies, Par Pacific owns and operates 124,000 bpd of combined refining capacity and related multimodal logistics systems.
Our Retail Operations
We own and operate 90 retail locations in Hawaii under the Hele and 76 brands and 33 retail locations in Washington and Idaho under the nomnom brand.
Note: Par Pacific will not accept calls from third-party recruiters. All candidates are required to apply through this web posting.
Par Pacific is an equal opportunity employer. Par Pacific prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status,genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.