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. This position acts as a business partner to operations and liaises with corporate accounting, providing visibility and autonomy in a dynamic environment. The role involves ensuring compliance with financial regulations, supporting audits, and preparing various financial reports while managing change and assisting with projects as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure transactions that comprise balances are clearly identified and supported, and that monthly activity is appropriate given the nature of the account.
• Maintain compliance with SOX and recommend improvements for increased financial accuracy and streamlined processes.
• Provide assistance with internal and external audit requests.
• Prepare various reports and statements as required and requested.
• Assist with projects as necessary.
• Manage change and serve as an extra hand-on-deck with daily execution.

Requirements

• 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, with the ability to manage, mentor, and coach.
• Solid experience with financial tools required; SAP and/or PDI highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including 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, with anticipated 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 is preferred.
• Experience in the Oil and Gas industry; retail experience a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust allotment of paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Retirement savings plans
• Educational reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at discounted prices
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program