Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist The Opportunity

• Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist in a growth-oriented energy company
• Exposure to full cycle Accounts Payable processes
• Gain exposure to the Procurement and Accounting teams as well as our multi-state operations that stretch from Texas, Montana, Wyoming, Washington, and Hawaii
• You will have the opportunity to learn and grow into new areas such as SAP and Vendor Invoices Management (VIM)
• Reporting to the Shared Services Manager, this position will be responsible for ensuring payable transactions are processed in accordance with corporate policy, internal controls, and/or external regulatory reporting requirements

• Ensure accurate and timely entry of invoices including resolution of complex transactions through trouble shooting and root cause identification
• Work interactively with all P2P stakeholders (vendors, procurement, business contacts)
• Provide guidance and training to junior accounts payable staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment, as needed
• Generate and analyze accounts payable reports, providing insights and recommendations for process improvements
• Assist with ad-hoc finance projects and initiatives as needed
• Assist with month end close activities
• Perform account analysis and reconciliation
• Own the creation, distribution, and analyzes of KPIs and data requests
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and consistent adherence to the company's policies and procedures
• Provide backup support for cash clearing activities, as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Note:

This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position. Additional responsibilities and opportunities may be identified based on current business needs.

To meet the basic qualifications 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.

Additional qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required;
  Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
• Minimum 3 years of relevant AP experience or shared service experience required
• Proficiency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability and willingness to learn industry-specific terminology and processes required
  
  Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail required
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word; experience working with complex spreadsheets is preferred
• Experience with SAP, VIM Open Text, or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across departments required

At Par Pacific, we own and operate market-leading energy and infrastructure businesses in logistically complex markets. We have built a team of downstream industry veterans and subject matter experts to lead our organization with an entrepreneurial spirit and a collaborative, problem solving approach. We bring our diverse strengths and motivation to complex markets where we seek out diamonds in the rough.

As a nimble, growing organization, we actively pursue new opportunities with corporate financing know-how, respond to local market demands, and adapt to changing external environments.

There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific -- a niche player in the energy space. Andthere'scertainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific employees. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals who love to win. Our RICH values describe how we approach our work:
Respect for Others, Integrity, Collaborative Innovation, and Heart. If that describes you,you'llfit right in.

Because Par Pacific operates insome of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives. The office whereyou'llwork is in the City Centre in Houston, Texas, 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.

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.

We are an energy company that has recognized the imperative and embraced the opportunity to begin the transition from fossil fuels. We are developing products that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a strong comprehensive benefits package that includes…