Manager, Refinery Accounting

Overview

HF Sinclair is seeking a Manager, Refinery Accounting, to be based in Artesia, NM. In this role, you will oversee and direct the local refinery accounting department, which includes accounts receivable/payable, operations accounting, yield reconciliation, fixed assets, financial reporting, and inventory movements.

• Assists in the development of Sarbanes Oxley and other applicable compliance procedures
• Ensures assigned accounting department is accurately tracking and recording data reported to all areas of the company
• Supervises and completes special projects as required
• Develops, analyzes and/or generates reports for plant management to review such as actual vs. budgets and capital expenditures
• Reviews, analyzes and develops solutions for problems and variances arising within the department
• Reviews crude or product inventories
• Manage inventories, project accounting, and general accounting in the assigned area
• Coordinate with auditors regarding refinery accounting issues
• Responsible for ensuring that all refinery general ledger account balances are accurate and complete by (1) keeping up with day-to-day accounting transactions within the refinery to identify and capture any accounting impact and (2) processing monthly recurring journal entries related to energy consumption, royalty amortization, etc.
• Define and guide refinery transaction processes to ensure consistency and proper accounting treatment
• Reviews and/or performs certain fixed asset/project accounting functions
• Assists preparation of studies, reports, and analyses in areas such as governmental requirements and statistical reports, Soloman studies, and internal/external audit reporting
• Maintains all required reporting work papers for Sarbanes Oxley compliance
• Assists final consolidation and close in SAP
• Reviews work related to accounts payable, liquid balance reporting, exchange reconciliation, pipeline transaction reporting and inventory reporting
• Formulates procedures and policies, researching and enhancing the current Refinery accounting policies as needed, and administering approved accounting practices for assigned location
• Oversees expense control and reporting, expense budgeting, analysis including variance explanations, cost control, cost control flashes and waste reduction

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

A minimum of 10 years of on-the-job experience is required.

5 years of industry experience is preferred.

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is preferred.

Ability to lead and direct the work of other senior associates. Proficient with spreadsheet, database and word processing applications; 10 Key by touch; good interpersonal, and decision making skills; knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP), laws, pronouncements and regulations pertaining to fiscal operations; ability to plan, organize and direct complex accounting programs, to set up accounting systems, to interpret laws and regulations and apply advanced accounting theory.

Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication. Advanced reading and writing skills, with the ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations.

Responsible for the supervision of approximately two to 12 employees including high level accountants, administrative and supervisory staff.

Office based with up to 25% travel by land and air required. Driver based environment. Subject to all weather and varying road conditions.

HF Sinclair offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

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

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