WHO WE ARE:

Par Pacific is a growth-oriented company that owns and operates market-leading energy and infrastructure businesses in logistically-complex markets. Par Pacific combines experience in the oil and gas industry with corporate financing know-how. We bring this unique strength to complex markets where we seek out diamonds in the rough. As a nimble, entrepreneurial organization, we actively pursue new opportunities in response to local market demands and changing external environments.

The Role

Reporting to the Accounting Director, you will assist with the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end accounting for all Hawaii businesses and overflow accounting work for Washington and Wyoming businesses as required. As part of your specific responsibilities, in the following areas, you will:

Create capital projects and fixed assets and run depreciation posting:

• ASC-842 lease accounting
• Property tax payment processing
• Month end accruals

When you are not working on your primary day-to-day activities, you can expect to work on a variety of ad-hoc projects and key initiatives in conjunction with your Manager and the Lead. More specifically, your key responsibilities will be to:

• Prepare and post SAP journal entries throughout the month for several business processes.
• Ensure that journal entries are properly coded and evidenced by supporting documentation.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly balance sheet account reconciliations for business processes outlined. Ensure transactions that comprise balances are clearly identified and supported; monthly activity is identified and is appropriate given the nature of the account.
• Collaborate with Accounting Manager and Staff to provide high-level explanations on financial statement variances for the current month, and current quarter, where applicable.
• Maintain compliance with SOX and provide assistance with internal and external audit requests.
• Prepare various ad hoc reports as requested in support of NW Retail operations.
• Lead and assist with various ongoing projects as necessary.
• Provide schedules to the external auditors as requested.

The Opportunity

• 
  Sr. Accountant at a Growth-Oriented Energy Company
• Serve as a key corporate senior accountant, leveraging your talents to make an impact and grow.
• Expand your skills and knowledge working with the General Ledger team - you'll work with more than a dozen cost centers and multiple stakeholders!
• Enjoy further professional development as you cross-train with other members of the team.
• Enjoy visibility at the top levels of our organization.

The Requirements

To meet the basic qualification 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 be a good fit for the Sr. Accountant opportunity, you will have:

To be a strong fit for this opportunity you should have:

• At least three years of relevant progressive accounting experience in the month-end close process.
• Strong project management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including use of pivot tables, VLOOKUP and advanced formulas. Experience using Power BI preferred.
• A proactive attitude
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels in the organization in verbal and written form
• Ability to develop relationships with business partners to best support the business
• The ability to work the necessary hours to accomplish assigned tasks, especially during month- and quarter-end close process

Preferred but not required experience:

• SAP experience
• PDI experience
• Oil & Gas or Retail industry experience.

In addition to your skills and experience, success will require the following core competencies and characteristics:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly detail oriented and organized in your workflow
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Ability to adjust work schedule to accommodate expected and unexpected changes (i.e. month- and year-end, acquisitions, etc.)

Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

More Good Reasons to work for Par:

Unique culture

There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific - a niche player in the energy space that operates in logistically complex markets. And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific people. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneur-minded professionals that love to win. If that describes you, you'll fit right in.

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

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.

Keys to Success

To excel in this role you will be a quick learner who is curious, proactive and eager to roll up your sleeves. You will need to possess strong multi-tasking and project management skills to thrive in our fast-paced environment. Things can get busy for our team-especially during month- and quarter-end closing times-and we're looking for a candidate who is ready to get to work and grow your skill set. This is a great role if you don't want to do the same thing every day but are keenly aware of deadlines and responsibilities.

You'll enjoy exposure throughout the organization and the opportunity to leverage your strong communication and relationship building skills to gather the information and financial data you need to get your job done.

• Build effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Dedicate yourself to learning our company, goals and processes
• Continually look for improvements
• Stretch and grow your skills, always looking for ways to progress your career and talent

Location

Either Houston, Texas or Billings, Montana

The Company

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns, manages and maintains interests in energy and infrastructure businesses. Par Pacific's strategy is to identify, acquire and operate energy and infrastructure businesses with attractive competitive positions. We own and operate refineries in Hawaii, Washington and Wyoming, with total operating throughput capacity of over 150 Mbpd. We own and operate one of the largest energy infrastructure networks in Hawaii with a logistics network supplying the major islands of the state. In Wyoming, Par Pacific owns a refinery and associated logistics network in a niche market. We operate 123 fuel retail outlets in Hawaii, Washington, and Idaho. Par Pacific has an active, opportunistic growth strategy. Our common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the trading symbol "PARR".

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.