Title:  Sr. Accountant

The Opportunity 

• Senior Accountant at a growth-oriented energy company
• Support accounting activities for the company’s new joint venture with Eneos and Mitsubishi to produce renewable fuels at our Kapolei Refinery. Click here to learn more: Par Pacific, Mitsubishi, and ENEOS to Establish Joint Venture for Renewable Fuels in Hawaii | Par Pacific
• Expand your skills and knowledge as a member of the shared services finance-accounting team – you’ll work with multiple stakeholders managing over $100M in spend.
• Enjoy exposure to and collaboration with accounting team members, and operations leaders while providing analysis of the company's forecasting and business planning initiatives.
• Reporting to the Sr Accounting Manager, you will serve as a key contributor, leveraging your talents to make an impact and grow.

Key activities include: 

• Responsible for the monthly general leader activities for operating expenses and capital expenditures for the Hawaii renewables entity. This includes detailed analysis of the monthly activities, preparation of monthly invoices, posting of journal entries and intercompany account reconciliations.
• Provide the General Ledger team with Accounts Payable analysis and support through research and understanding of the SAP AP process requirements and the (3) way match process. 
• Provide support for yield accounting as needed.  Includes cross-training with the yield accounting team to provide backup for team members. 
• Work with Par Pacific/Par Hawaii accounting team on issues related to SAP

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. To comply with the regulations at this work location, successful applicants must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic. 

Additional qualifications include:   

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Minimum 7 years of experience in general ledger accounting in a private industry and/or public accounting required; 10 years of general ledger accounting experience is preferred
• Valid driver’s license required with acceptable driving record
• Experience with detailed cost variance
• Oil and Gas industry experience preferred
• Clear understanding of GAAP financial statements required
• Ability to perform and understand detailed cost variance analysis with the ability to communicate accurate and concise explanations to all levels of management.

• Ability to apply finance and accounting knowledge in performing daily activities

• Ability to communicate clearly in both verbal and written form and to collaborate and build a positive rapport with all levels of staff and management across functional areas
• Responsive, organized and detailed oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Advanced technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues required
• Fluent in English, both oral and written required
• A self-starter with the ability to work well independently and in a team environment

• Proven ability and willingness to provide day-to-day and after-hours support as needed

• SAP experience preferred
• This is an in-office position in Kapolei. Must be willing to work in the office up to 5 days per week. Day travel within Oahu is expected.

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 Kapolei (Campbell Industrial Park). Located on the southwest side of O’ahu, Kapolei, named for the volcanic cone Pu’u of Kapolei, is colloquially known as the “second city.”  It is a vibrant, affluent city that is growing rapidly and is within a few miles of beautiful beaches, campsites and adventure parks. 

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. 

Hiring Range:

The hiring range for this position is $85,000 to $115,000, plus non-discretionary bonus. The candidate selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.

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.