The Requirements

To meet the basic qualification 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. In addition, to be a good fit for the Senior Financial Accountant opportunity, you will have:

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, preferably from a prominent school with a recognized accounting program; a master's degree is a plus. 
• A CPA and strong experience in at least one of the following:
  • Medium or large manufacturing companies, preferably in the energy sector and ideally in oil & gas.
  • Public accounting firms in which you audited manufacturing companies.
• A demonstrated command of GAAP. Knowledge of IFRS and/or Sarbanes Oxley compliance processes would be helpful.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.), report-writing skills and the ability to analyze and articulate complex relationships and ideas both in analytic form (i.e. Excel) and in written narrative.
• Experience with state-of-the-art general ledger accounting systems or ERP systems; experience with SAP and Hyperion is a plus.

Just as important will be the following competencies and characteristics:

• The ability to work effectively with little or no supervision.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with people in different functional areas.
• Sound judgment, initiative, the ability to deal with complex relationships and ideas, and the confidence to make timely and informed decisions.
• Good organizational and prioritization skills and the ability to leverage technology and tools efficiently.
• Leadership skills and the potential to lead projects and staff; experience in leadership roles is a plus.
• The motivation to learn and grow professionally.

As stated, we'll look to you to be flexible during peak times, such as month and quarter end. In return, we'll be flexible as you balance work with other important aspects of your life. 

Pictured: USOR has earned a reputation as a premier supplier of marine fuels in the Puget Sound area. In addition, our deepwater marine terminal on Commencement Bay also handles crude oil, gasoline, jet fuel, diesel and vacuum gas oil.

The Role

If you're a good fit for this role, you know most of what the job entails. Here are some details to help round out the picture.

The Finance and Accounting division's responsibilities include all of the financial aspects of the company's business, ranging from liaising with the financial community to internal treasury and controller functions. Reporting to the Controller, you will join an overall team of 14, with 5 in the financial accounting group.

You will be involved with just about all aspects of financial accounting, contributing to financial reporting, crude and refined accounting, fixed assets, product costing and more. We rotate the team through different responsibilities in order to support professional development and ensure coverage when individuals are on vacation, etc. 

You'll also contribute to special projects, particularly as we integrate with Par Pacific. For example, we'll be migrating to SAP and Hyperion in the near future, and your experience with ERP systems will be valuable. You'll also leverage your CPA and public accounting knowledge as we adopt public reporting processes and controls.

Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Pictured: Asphalt loading at our direct rail access facility. The refinery is also close to both a major interstate highway system and the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

More Good Reasons

Professional growth
It should be clear by now that the role will provide you with exposure to just about all financial accounting functions. In addition, you'll provide accounting support for diverse products in multiple markets, and be involved with special projects. You'll also interact with a variety of people in different functional areas, including treasury, marketing, operations and others.

Career development
USOR is a smaller company, so we want to set realistic expectations. This is not a "fast-track" position. We're looking for a motivated and ambitious professional with the bandwidth to grow and take on additional responsibilities. Advancement opportunities do arise, however, and depending on our needs and your performance, you can pursue management roles. In fact, this position is open because the incumbent was promoted.

Great culture
We promote a meritocracy in which talent and performance are recognized and rewarded. The atmosphere is relaxed and it's fine to wear jeans on most days. These are just some of the reasons that the average tenure is 14 years. Within USOR and across Par Pacific you will find people who are driven, hardworking, entrepreneur-minded professionals who love to win.

Opportunistic growth strategy
The addition of USOR to the Par Pacific family is evidence of Par Pacific's success in an ambitious strategic growth plan focused on attractive downstream markets. USOR represents a key part of an integrated downstream network with significantly enhanced scale and diversification. Par Pacific's leadership has deep experience in the energy industry, as well as in leading mergers, acquisitions and integrations.

Next gen fuels
We are called US Oil, but in reality, 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. For example:

• We have processed recycled feedstocks derived from plastic bottles into transportation fuels.
• We produce asphalt that is 100% recyclable and reusable.
• We proactively invested in technologies which reduced flaring, emissions and resulted in a 25% reduction in our greenhouse gas emissions.
• We voluntarily installed a marine vapor combustion system to reduce air emissions at our marine docks.
• Our products include ultra-low sulfur diesel, produced long before the EPA's mandate to do so.

Excellent compensation
In addition to a competitive salary and bonus opportunity, we offer a strong comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance; a robust allotment of paid vacation plus paid time off; a 401(k) with company match; retirement savings plans; educational reimbursement; and more. Employees can also purchase pure gasoline at street prices.

Pictured: In addition to truck/trailer, marine and rail distribution facilities, USOR owns and operates the McChord Pipeline, a six-inch diameter, 14.2-mile intrastate pipeline transporting military grade jet fuel to Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Keys to Success

Your technical expertise will be essential, but just as important will be interpersonal skills. While there will be times when you focus in on individual responsibilities, the role also involves plenty of interaction with colleagues in the Controller's organization and in other areas of the company. You'll also put those interpersonal skills to work as you lead projects and provide guidance to less experienced professionals.

To excel in this role, you'll bring solid multitasking skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, remaining calm even in stressful situations. Change will be common and you'll need to be adaptable as your role and the company continues to evolve.

In addition, in order to be an outstanding Senior Financial Accountant, you will:

• Achieve goals independently and also contribute as a team player.
• Remain flexible as priorities change, but keep a sharp eye on deadlines and responsibilities.
• Adopt a service orientation as you work with others, helping them make the most of financial insights.
• Be on the lookout for ways to improve processes and controls.
• Combine analytical skills and creativity in solving problems.
• Bring an action orientation and a strong work ethic.

Pictured: U.S. Oil & Refining Co. is committed to producing petroleum products in a manner that is protective of the health and safety of our employees, customers, contractors and neighbors.