Accounting Manager

The Opportunity

• Accounting Manager at a growth-oriented energy company
• Leverage your talents to develop and refine processes and procedures and build the right team to support you.
• Enjoy visibility as you act as a business partner to operations and liaise with corporate accounting.
• Expand your skills and knowledge in retail and learn the Oil & Gas industry.
• Enjoy autonomy, rise to challenges and enjoy the rewards of working for a growing company launching an exciting new business.
• Reporting to the Director of Retail Accounting

Key activities include:

• Ensuring transactions that comprise balances are clearly identified and supported, and that monthly activity is identified and is appropriate given the nature of the account
• Maintaining compliance with SOX and recommending improvements to allow for increased financial accuracy/streamlined processes
• Providing assistance with internal and external audit requests.
• Preparing various reports and statements as required and requested
• Assisting with projects as necessary.
• Managing change and serving as an extra hand-on-deck with daily execution

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:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related area; MBA preferred
• Minimum 5 years of relevant progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for complex, multi- site accounting functions; experience with c-stores and/or gas stations is preferred
• Strong supervisory experience, the ability to manage, mentor and coach
• Solid experience with financial tools required; SAP and/or PDI highly 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.)
• Ability to work effectively with Corporate, meeting all required goals and deadlines
• Willingness and ability to travel to retail sites and other Par Pacific locations as needed. We anticipate travel to be less than 10%.
• Outstanding organization and prioritization skills with strict attention to detail
• Ability to adjust work schedule to accommodate expected and unexpected changes
• CPA or CMA highly preferred
• Experience in the Oil and Gas industry; retail experience a plus

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 people. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals that 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.
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.
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.