Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant The Opportunity Staff Accountant a growth-oriented downstream energy company Expand your skills and knowledge working with the Retail Accounting team -- you'll work with multiple cost centers and multiple stakeholders. Enjoy further professional development as you cross-train with other members of the team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role supports the Pacific Northwest Retail business by preparing financial reports, creating capital projects and assets and daily cash reconciliation. Key activities include: Prepare daily and month-end bank reconciliations Post cash and other GL transactions in PDI and SAP Oversight of daily retail paperwork data entry and discrepancies Create capital projects and assets in SAP and verify project costs Review contracts for lease consideration and maintain leases in CoStar Prepare daily, weekly and monthly financial reports and provide variance explanations Prepare and maintain supporting schedules, general ledger account reconciliations and SAP/PDI journal entries for the month end close Complete complex, detailed high volume reconciliations by accounting deadlines Provide support for business related accounting questions, accruals and other business related matters Provide recommendations on opportunities to be more efficient and/or provide cost savings opportunities to the business Support internal and external audits and information requests Participate in response to inquiries from management and regulatory agencies Recommend improvements to systems, processes, policies and procedures including SOX compliance Complete special projects or ad hoc 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 or related field of study required Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in private industry and/or public accounting preferred; industry experience preferred Clear understanding of GAAP financial statements required Ability to apply finance and accounting knowledge in performing daily activities required Must have strong Microsoft Office skills including the ability to develop sophisticated spreadsheets that include advanced and interactive functions such as macros/pivot tables or other advanced formulas required Ability to communicate effectively with all levels in the organization in verbal and written form required Ability to develop relationships with business partners to best support the business required SAP and PDI experience preferred Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines required Ability to work in office Monday through Thursday required, remote work option on Friday 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 and RICH Values 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. Our RICH values describe how we approach our work: Respect for Others, Integrity, Collaborative Innovation, and Heart. 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 125,000 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr