Par Pacific Looking for Sr. Environmental and Risk Accountant at Houston, TX  Full Time

Reporting to the Environmental and Risk Accounting Manager, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that is responsible for several highly visible and technical areas, including environmental credit obligations (RINs) and legal entity reporting. We also serve as technical resources to others within the department.

As part of your specific responsibilities, you will:

• Prepare and post journal entries during each month-end close and create summaries and reports for several business processes including environmental credit obligations, credit inventory, and others
• Prepare general ledger account reconciliations for related accounts
• Prepare quarterly statutory reporting financial statements and other required legal entity reporting
• Prepare reports to support external financial reporting and SEC filings, quarterly review, and year-end audit processes with outside audit firm(s)
• Serve as point of contact for general inquiries on technical matters, such as lease accounting and related financial statement disclosures
• Work with the team on technical accounting research and other special projects, as necessary
• Ensure adherence to and effectiveness of internal control in own area of responsibility
• Perform ad-hoc analyses, assist with special projects, and other duties as assigned

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

The Opportunity

• Senior Environmental and Risk Accountant at a Growth-Oriented Energy Company.

• You will play an important role in the accounting and reporting of several key business processes, including environmental credit obligations and credit inventory.
• You will enjoy wide exposure to the SEC reporting, inventory and margin, commercial, fuel compliance, risk, and other teams, as well as to our multi-state operations in Texas, Wyoming, Washington, Montana, and Hawaii.
• We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• This role offers a hybrid schedule and flex scheduling once reasonable proficiency and independence in your duties is demonstrated.
• You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow into new areas, such as technical accounting, risk management, and SAP, if you’re not already familiar.
• Our company is growing fast and we’re in transformation, which is creating new opportunities for proven performers
• You’ll join a hardworking, results-oriented team, that likes to work “smarter not longer”
• While this role could keep you busy and challenged for years to come, we are growing, both organically and via acquisition. A strong performance in this position could set you up to take on additional responsibilities or pursue advancement in our organization along multiple paths.

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 theSenior Environmental and Risk Accountant opportunity, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent required
• 3+ years of relevant progressive accounting experience required
• 1+ year of industry experience with a public company strongly preferred
• CPA obtained or parts passed is not required, but is a plus
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, including complex/compound spreadsheets (SUMIFs, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, nested formulas, and others)
• SAP knowledge/experience preferred and oil & gas industry background a plus
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated ability to manage critical deadlines and adapt in a dynamic work environment
• Demonstrated ability to research, solve problems, and take initiative to recommend process improvements
• Ability to work well independently and deal effectively in a rapidly changing environment

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. Andthere’scertainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific people. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneur-minded professionals that love to win. If that describes you,you’llfit right in.

Location, location, location

Because Par Pacificis located insome of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives. The office whereyou willwork is in CityCentre, 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

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

We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter with a positive attitude. Candidates should have a natural thirst for knowledge and curiosity to drive personal and professional development.

In addition,tobe a successful Senior Environmental and Risk Accountant, you will:

• Combine analytical skills and creativity in solving problems
• Have a strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Be able to prioritize competing initiatives and timelines in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with many stakeholders
• Keep things moving forward, are independently reliable and self-motivated.
• Be proactive- we welcome the ability to question and learn along the way
• Have some flexibility around quarterly and annual reporting deadlines
• Maintain a strong work ethic and accountability for work performed

The Company

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns,managesand maintains interests in energy and infrastructure businesses. We are a growing energy company focused on renewable and conventional fuels in the Western United States. We own and operate refineries in Hawaii,Montana, Washingtonand Wyoming, with total operating throughput capacity of over 218Mbpd. 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, related multimodal logistics systems, and 31 retail locations. 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”.

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.

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