Accounting Supervisor

The Opportunity  

• Accounting Supervisor at a Growth-Oriented Energy Company
• Serve an important role in the accounting and reporting of several key business processes, primarily derivatives and environmental credit reporting, but also including leases, standalone reporting, and earnings per share
• Enjoy regular exposure to senior management, and other teams across the organization, primarily the SEC reporting, risk, FP&A, inventory and margin, commercial, fuel compliance, and other teams, as well as to our multi-state operations in Texas, Wyoming, Washington, Montana, and Hawaii
• Reporting to the Environmental and Risk Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for derivatives accounting across our refineries. You will work closely with the internal risk and FP&A teams, as well as the inventory teams, to understand the financial and economic impact of our trading strategies. Additionally, this position will supervise a senior accountant. These areas are material to our results and balance sheet and provide opportunities for wide exposure and presentation to the CFO, CAO, and other finance leadership. You will also work closely with the manager to review standalone financial statements, and technical accounting research, implementation of related accounting guidance, and other special projects. This is a unique opportunity to become a key member of a strong team and provide growth for years to come.

Key activities include:  

• Prepare and post journal entries during each month-end close and create summaries and reports for several business processes including derivatives
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for related accounts and build and present results to senior management
• Review certain journal entries prepared by the senior accountant on the team
• Review and prepare quarterly statutory reporting financial statements and other required legal entity reporting
• Prepare and review reports to support external financial reporting and SEC filings, quarterly review, and year-end audit processes with outside audit firm(s)
• Work with the manager on technical accounting research and other special projects, as necessary
• Supervise and review work done by the senior accountant
• Ensure adherence to and effectiveness of internal control in own area of responsibility
• Perform ad-hoc analyses, assist with special projects, and other duties as assigned

Note: 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. 

Qualifications 

To 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, Business or equivalent required
• Minimum 3 years of relevant progressive accounting experience required
• Minimum 2 years of public accounting audit experience or minimum 3 years related industry experience strongly preferred
• CPA obtained or parts passed is preferred
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel including complex/compound spreadsheets required
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy required
• Strong written and verbal communication in English is required
• Demonstrated ability to manage critical deadlines and adapt in a dynamic work environment required
• SAP knowledge/experience preferred
• Oil & gas industry or other derivative/fair value accounting background preferred

About Us 

At Par Pacific, we own and operate market-leading energy and infrastructure businesses in logistically complex markets. We have built a team of downstream 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 Culture 

There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific -- a niche player in the energy space. And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific employees. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals who love to win. If that describes you, you'll fit right in. 

Location, Location, Location 

Because 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 City Centre 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 Strategy 

At 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. 

Focused on the Future

We are an energy company that has recognized the imperative and embraced the opportunity to begin the transition from fossil fuels. We are developing products that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Excellent Compensation and Benefits 

In 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 Headquarters

Par 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 Operations 

We 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 over 90 retail locations in Hawaii under the Hele and 76 brands and over 30 retail locations in Washington and Idaho under the nomnom brand. 

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.  

Note: Par Pacific will not accept calls or unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. All candidates are required to apply through this web posting.