Crude Settlement Accountant

Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit OxyOxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.Our greatest asset has been and will continue to be our people. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Crude Settlement Accountant based in Houston, TX.Reporting to the Marketing Settlements Supervisor, the Crude Settlement Accountant is responsible for monthly customer settlements, monthly close process managed and supported.The following are job duties expected of the Settlement Accountant:Monthly settlement of commodity purchases and sales with internal and external customers, including resolving discrepancies timely through review of contracts and volume actualization support.Research and analyze aged balances to clear open variances for AR and AP for assigned settlements. This includes reconciling pipeline volumes, truck ticket details, and run statements to internal and external support.Clearly document and support recommendations for write-offs.Prepare monthly journal vouchers related to AR, AP, cash, broker and prepaid accountsPrepare monthly account reconciliations for AR, AP, Cash, broker, and prepaid accounts, ensuring that reconciling items are addressed timely.Collaborate with volumes team, front office and settlements team to identify process improvements.Create desk procedures and proactively assist in training backups for primary duties.Other duties, as assigned and required. Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in accounting or financeEnergy Marketing industry experience (4+ years, minimum of 3 years in Crude Oil)Some market knowledge of oil leaseExperience working in a trading system, Horizon experience a plus.Ability to communicate in a professional manner and establish effective working relationships with internal operations and external customersTeam-oriented spirit who displays a willingness to help othersCapacity to maintain an optimistic and positive attitudeMotivated, self-directed and results-driven approach to work, also takes ownership of assigned tasksAbility to research and prepare analysis to respond to internal and external inquiries in a timely, professional and thorough mannerCreative thinker who can identify processes for continuous process improvement opportunitiesAbility to anticipate issues and how they impact the team or other stakeholders, and act on them in advanceAbility to learn quickly and adapt and manage multiple priorities in a rapidly changing dynamic environmentEmploy fundamental accounting skills: general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and account reconciliationsStrong working proficiency and intermediate knowledge in Excel, i.e. mining/manipulating data.Initiative to consistently meet internal and external deadlinesOvertime will be required during critical times.Recruitment Fraud It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website. Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never: • Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees • Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or • Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process. We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.SummaryLocation: Houston, TexasType: Full time