Crude Oil Accountant

Basic Function

HF Sinclair is seeking a Crude Oil Accountant in Artesia, NM. In this role you will conduct basic to moderate accounting assignments within Crude Oil Accounting with direct supervision.

• Analyze and record third party transported crude oil volume, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with contractual terms.
• Enter crude oil run tickets manually and via spreadsheet uploads to maintain timely and precise receipt records.
• Conduct volume reconciliations between oil producers and HF Sinclair records, resolving discrepancies and ensuring data integrity.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting and marketing teams to align record maintenance with business objectives.
• Reconcile station logs and run ticket data using advanced Excel techniques.
• Review and interpret commercial contracts and apply sound judgment to determine appropriate accounting treatments.
• Prepare and confirm wire transfers and payment requests.
• Verify crude oil volumes and pricing with external customers and suppliers for accurate invoicing and reporting.
• Support team members in processing transactions and generating reports.
• Research discrepancies and perform root cause analysis.
• Monitor and track estimated versus actual crude oil volumes.
• Assist in special projects focused on best practices and process improvements.

Other duties may include some or all of the following:

• May create, maintain, and perform a variety of reports/spreadsheets for royalty tax, inventory, pipeline commitments and other related materials.
• May perform lease crude specific duties consisting of severance tax reporting, royalty payments and reporting, update and verification of pricing and tax rates and reconciliation of lease payables sub ledger to the general ledger.
• May submit, track and analyze master file additions, changes.

Special assignments projects or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.

Minimum 1 year of job experience may be required, depending on location.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• 1 to 3 years of industry experience in refining or manufacturing is preferred.

A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

Ability to perform basic to moderate accounting analysis and mathematical calculations. A broad understanding of accounting practices and procedures is required. Exercises sound judgement to identify, troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day technical and process problems. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both written and verbal. Must have intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, experience with accounting software. Ability to utilize analytical skills to understand and explain crude movements.

Ability to communicate in a professional manner and establish effective working relationships with internal operations and external customers.

Demonstrate an aptitude for quick learning, as well as ability to problem solve outstanding issues by working with various departments and external parties.

None.

Office based.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
• Educational Reimbursement
• Parental Bonding Time
• Employee Discounts

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees have the resources needed to thrive professionally and personally. Benefit eligibility is governed by official plan documents, for more details visit Total Rewards.

At HF Sinclair, we are united through our One HF Sinclair Culture, which is underpinned by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership and Inclusion. Developed to empower our people, our five core cultural values are at the heart of everything we do and extend to how we engage our stakeholders. These values influence our decisions, shape our behaviors and keep us connected across the entire organization.

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