Title:  Sr. Accountant

The Opportunity  

• Sr. Accountant at a Growth-Oriented Energy Company
• Play a key role in the renewable inventory valuation, margin, and financing obligation processes, gaining exposure to several different regions and their associated teams and members of Management
• Enjoy exposure to the Commercial and Accounting teams as well as to our multi-state operations that stretch from Texas, Wyoming, Montana, Washington, and Hawaii
• Learn and grow in SAP (our financial ERP system) and financial analysis processes
• Reporting 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 assets.

Key activities include:  

• Perform inventory costing and margin analysis
• Prepare FIFO inventory calculations and reconcile renewable and related inventory
• Work closely with the Commercial & Settlements groups to understand monthly renewable feedstock and refined product activity
• Coordinate with the Billing / Contract team to review trade related activity and gather settled cargo volumes and prices
• Review the accounting of current period purchases and settlements as it relates to title transfer, current liabilities, and overall balance sheet presentation
• Calculate renewable intermediation step-out obligation and reconcile estimate and confirm fees with Treasury
• Prepare and post journal entries during each month-end close and create summaries and reports for renewable inventory costing, environmental credit obligations, credit inventory, intermediation obligation, etc.
• Prepare quarterly statutory reporting financial statements and other required legal entity reporting
• Generate and analyze supporting data for monthly/quarterly/annual reports and variance analyses of financial and statistical data
• Ensure consistent adherence to the company’s policy and procedures
• Work with internal auditors on controls documentation and SOX compliance
• Provide documentation to external auditors during quarterly SEC filings
• Perform 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, or Business required. Directly related experience and/or certifications may be considered in lieu of degree.
• CPA Preferred
• Minimum 3 years’ accounting/finance experience required
• SAP experience preferred (MM/FI/CO modules)
• Cost/Inventory Accounting experience preferred
• Proficiency 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.) required
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), theories, and ability to apply them to the Corporation's accounting needs required
• Strong attention to detail and organization required
• Ability to research, solve problems, and take initiative to recommend process improvements required
• Ability to work well independently and deal effectively in a rapidly changing environment required
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with various stakeholders required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Fluent in English, both oral and written required  

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 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 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 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 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 90 retail locations in Hawaii under the Hele and 76 brands and 33 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.