Crude Oil Accountant

Job Description 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 / month, $1-$5m of associated logistics expenses and inventories up 1m bbls.

• Reviews and interprets commercial contracts and exercises sound judgment in determining the appropriate accounting treatment
• Prepare and confirm a variety of wire transfer and payment requests
• Verify 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 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/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

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 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.

Experience with SAP FI/CO, BI Reporting accounting software.

None.

Office based, up to 20% Travel required

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

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

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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.

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.

We maintain a true Safety culture for our employees, communities, environments and customers. Our goal is to make sure everyone returns home safely each day. We have a long-standing commitment to Integrity and ethical behavior and do what is right for our employees, investors, communities and the environment. We…