Crude Oil Accountant

HF Sinclair is seeking a Crude Oil Accountant in Dallas who will conduct complex accounting assignments within Crude Oil Accounting requiring in-depth knowledge of accounting principles and processes related to inventory, payables, and receivables. Responsible for one or two Refinery supply chains as assigned representing purchases ranging from 1-6m bbls / month, $3-$15m of associated logistics expenses and inventories of 500k to 3m bbls. Able to explain complex or sensitive information to other team members, third parties, operations and accounting management. Works independently within policies and procedures with minimal supervision and guidance. Acts as a resource and lead position for less experienced personnel.

• Manages and prepares journal entries and inventory adjustments as needed and performs account reconciliations
• Manages and prepares reconciliations of perpetual inventory (receipts, deliveries and balances) to pipeline or terminal shipper statements and refinery receipts
• Reviews and interprets commercial contracts and exercises sound judgment in determining the appropriate accounting treatment
• Research discrepancies and perform root cause analysis
• Measures and tracks estimated vs actual vs. scheduled volumes
• Prepares and analyzes transactional reports and records at a high level
• Leads and completes special projects and research tasks involving best practices and process improvements
• Performs inventory valuations
• Monitors the timely completion of routine to complex staff accounting duties and provides training and guidance to less experienced staff

May perform the following duties:

• May create, maintain, and perform a variety of reports/spreadsheets for royalty tax, inventory, pipeline commitments and other related materials
• May verify crude oil volumes and prices with external customers and suppliers
• 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 prepare and confirm a variety of wire transfer and payment requests
• 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

A minimum 3 - 5 years of work experience is required.

A minimum of a bachelor's degree, in accounting, finance or related field, is required.

PREFERRED EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:

Master's degree or CPA designation desired.

Ability to perform 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 verbally. Must have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, experience with accounting software. Ability to utilize analytical skills to understand and explain crude movements. An 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.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

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

Must be able to lead projects and assignments with accuracy and efficiency.

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 visitTotal Rewards.

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 encourage employees to Step Up and Stand Out by championing a culture of Teamwork and Ownership. We foster a culture of Inclusion by encouraging diversity of experiences, viewpoints and backgrounds. What makes each of us different, together makes us stronger.

HF Sinclair Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent energy company that produces and markets high-value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, renewable diesel and other specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah and markets its refined products principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states. HF Sinclair supplies high-quality fuels to more than 1,500 branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand at more than 300 additional locations throughout the country. In addition, subsidiaries of HF Sinclair produce and market base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, and export products to more than 80 countries. Through its subsidiaries, HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming and also at its facility in Artesia, New Mexico. HF Sinclair provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to its refineries and the petroleum industry.

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.