Crude Oil Accountant

Basic Function

HF Sinclair is seeking a Crude Oil Accountant in Dallas, TX. In this role, you will conduct moderate accounting assignments within Crude Oil Accounting with direct supervision. You will support accounting for one refinery supply chain as assigned, representing purchases ranging from 1-4m bbls per month, $1–$5m of associated logistics expenses and inventories up to 1m bbls.

• Reviews and interprets commercial contracts and exercises sound judgment in determining the appropriate accounting treatment.
• Prepares and confirms a variety of wire transfer and payment requests.
• Verifies crude oil volumes and prices with external customers and suppliers.
• Prepares journal entries and inventory adjustments as needed and performs account reconciliations.
• Prepares reconciliations of perpetual inventory (receipts, deliveries and balances) to pipeline or terminal shipper statements and refinery receipts.
• Assists other associates in processing transactions and reports.
• Analyzes crude oil pipeline/rail/truck reports and works with crude oil schedulers to ensure completeness and accuracy of crude movement transactions in the accounting system.
• Researches discrepancies and performs root cause analysis.
• Measures and tracks estimated vs. actual vs. scheduled volumes.
• Assists in special projects and research tasks involving best practices and process improvements.
• Performs inventory valuations.

• May create, maintain, and perform a variety of reports or 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, updating and verification of pricing and tax rates and reconciling lease payables sub-ledger to the general ledger.
• May submit, track and analyze master file additions and changes.

None typically required, but one year of job experience may be required, depending on location.

One to three years of work 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 judgment 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 and 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. Demonstrates an aptitude for quick learning, as well as ability to problem solve outstanding issues by working with various departments and external parties.

Experience with SAP FI/CO and BI reporting accounting software.

None.

Office based, up to 20% travel required.

• 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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Job conditions require walking, standing, sitting, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, reaching or grasping, lifting or carrying up to 10 lbs, pushing or pulling up to 10 lbs.

HF Sinclair Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.