Job description
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 Mid Office Senior Manager, this position will be responsible for a variety of Accounts Receivable duties such as ensuring that cash is applied in an accurate and timely manner, tracking aged receivables and evaluation of customer reserves and write-offs. As a valued member of the accounting department, this person will communicate regularly with the Commercial and Billing departments and customers for the purpose or review and collection of receivables. This role is critical to the realization of the Company’s revenue intake.
As part of your specific responsibilities, you will:
Ensure that incoming cash is applied in a timely and accurate manner.- Process payment runs to draft eligible customers.
- Track, review and analyze A/R aging’s. Determining trends and if customers need to be followed up with or collection attempts made.
- Responding to customer inquiries about invoices or drafts.
- Prepare credit references for customers.
- Ensure compliance with the established Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) guidelines and procedures.
- Respond to internal and external audit requests with files information or reports.
- Generate and create A/R reports for Financial Reporting, Margin and Tax groups.
- Push process improvement through reporting and system changes.
- Monitoring of customer accounts, that application of cash to customer accounts and the collection of outstanding receipts.
- Interact and support Commercial, Billing, Contracts, Accounting, Accounts Payable and Treasury.
- Assist with special projects as assigned by Management.
- Perform 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
- Accounts Receivable Analyst at a Growth-Oriented Energy Company.
- You will play a key role in all aspects of Account Receivable as you will get exposure to several different regions and their associated products and processes.
- You will enjoy wide exposure to the Billing, Contracts, Commercial, Treasury and Finance, as well as to our multi-state operations that stretch from Texas, Wyoming, Washington to Hawaii.
- While this role could keep you busy and challenged for years to come, we are growing, both organically and via acquisitions. A strong performance in this position could set you up to take on additional responsibilities or pursue advancement in our organization along multiple paths.
- We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- You'll have the opportunity to learn and grow into new areas, such as Billing/Contracts or learning SAP (our financial ERP system), Blackline CASH (our cash application tool) or Allegro ETRM (our trading and contract input tool), if you're not already familiar.
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 Accounts Receivable opportunity, you will have:
Bachelor’s degree required. In Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.- 3 - 5 years of relevant accounts receivable or shared service experience required.
- Knowledge of industry terminology is preferred.
- Understanding of industry contract language is preferred.
- Analytical, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, including complex/compound spreadsheets.
- SAP experience a plus.
- Blackline CASH experience a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Fluent in English, both oral and written required.
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.
Location, location, location
Because Par Pacific is located in some of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives. The office where you will work is in City Centre, 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, to be a successful Accounts Receivable Analyst, you will:
Have a strong attention to detail and accuracy- Possess and attitude to achieve goals independently and contribute as a team player
- Adjust your work schedule to accommodate unexpected changes
- Be proactive – we welcome the ability to question and learn along the way
- Identify ways to improve processes and controls or minimize costs
- Combine analytical skills and creativity in solving problems
- Maintain a strong work ethic and accountability for work performed
- Effectively communicate within and outside the Mid-Office group with the willingness to ask questions
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.
(825 Town & Country Lane, Houston, Texas 77024)
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