Accounting Manager

Par Pacific - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Management of Companies and Enterprises

About the position

The Accounting Manager at Par Pacific is a pivotal role within a growth-oriented energy company, responsible for developing and refining accounting processes and procedures while building a supportive team. This position offers visibility as a business partner to operations and involves liaising with corporate accounting. The role provides opportunities to expand skills in the retail sector and the Oil & Gas industry, with a focus on autonomy and tackling challenges in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with c-stores and/or gas stations
• Knowledge of the Oil & Gas industry

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Educational reimbursement