Accounts Receivable Analyst

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Billing and A/R, this position will be responsible for a variety of Accounts Receivable duties such as ensuring that cash is applied in an accurate and timely manner, tracking aged receivables and evaluation of customer reserves and write-offs. As a valued member of the Accounting department, this person will communicate regularly with the Commercial and Billing departments and customers for the purpose or review and collection of receivables. This role is critical to the realization of the Company's revenue intake.

• Accounts Receivable Analyst at a Growth-Oriented Energy Company
• You will play a key role in all aspects of Account Receivable as you will get exposure to several different regions and their associated products and processes
• You will enjoy wide exposure to the Billing, Contracts, Commercial, Treasury and Finance, as well as to our multi-state operations that stretch from Texas, Wyoming, Montana, Washington to Hawaii
• While this role could keep you busy and challenged for years to come, we are growing, both organically and via acquisitions. A strong performance in this position could set you up to take on additional responsibilities or pursue advancement in our organization along multiple paths
• We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• You'll have the opportunity to learn and grow into new areas, such as Billing/Contracts or learning SAP (our financial ERP system), Blackline CASH (our cash application tool) or Allegro ETRM (our trading and contract input tool), if you're not already familiar

Key activities include:

Ensure that incoming cash is applied in a timely and accurate manner

• Process payment runs to draft eligible customers
• Track, review and analyze A/R agings, determine trends, support customer follow up and collection attempts
• Respond to customer inquiries about invoices or drafts
• Prepare credit references for customers
• Ensure compliance with the established Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) guidelines and procedures
• Respond to internal and external audit requests with files information or reports
• Generate and create A/R reports for Financial Reporting, Margin and Tax groups
• Push process improvement through reporting and system changes
• Monitor of customer accounts, that application of cash to customer accounts and the collection of outstanding receipts
• Interact and support Commercial, Billing, Contracts, Accounting, Accounts Payable and Treasury
• Assist with special projects as assigned by Management
• 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.

Qualifications

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. To be a good fit for the Billing Senior Analyst opportunity, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business OR 2+ years of relevant accounts receivable or shared service experience required
• Knowledge of industry terminology is preferred
• Understanding of industry contract language is preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, including complex/compound spreadsheets
• SAP experience a plus
• Blackline CASH experience a plus
• Fluent in English, both oral and written required

Keys to Success

• Effective analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate a strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to achieve goals independently and contribute as a team player
• Ability to adjust your work schedule to accommodate unexpected changes
• Be proactive – we welcome the ability to question and learn along the way
• Identify ways to improve processes and controls or minimize costs
• Combine analytical skills and creativity in solving problems
• Maintain a strong work ethic and accountability for work performed
• Effectively communicate within and outside the Mid-Office group with the willingness to ask questions

More Good Reasons to work for Par:

Unique culture

There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific -- a niche player in the energy space that operates in logistically complex markets. And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific people. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneur-minded professionals that love to win. If that describes you, you'll fit right in.

Location, location, location

Because Par Pacific is located in some of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives. The office where you will work is in CityCentre, 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.

Opportunistic growth strategy

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.

Excellent compensation

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a strong comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance; a robust allotment of paid time off; a 401(k) with company match; retirement savings plans; educational reimbursement; and more.

About Us

At Par Pacific, we own and operate market-leading energy and infrastructure businesses in logistically-complex markets. We have built a team of oil and gas 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.

More Good Reasons to work for Par

Unique Culture

There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific -- a niche player in the energy space. And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific people. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals that love to win. If that describes you, you'll fit right in.

Location, Location, Location

Because Par Pacific operates in some of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives.

The office where you'll work is in the CityCentre 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.

Opportunistic growth strategy

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.

Excellent compensation and benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a strong comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, a robust allotment of paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, retirement savings plans, educational reimbursement, and more. Full-time employees (and their families) are offered medical (with prescription coverage), dental, vision, voluntary critical illness, accident, life/AD&D insurance, Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program. Employees can purchase company stock at discounted prices through the Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Our Headquarters

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns, manages and maintains interests in energy and infrastructure businesses. We are a growing energy company focused on renewable and conventional fuels in the Western United States. Par Pacific also owns 46% of Laramie Energy, LLC, a natural gas production company with operations and assets concentrated in Western Colorado. Our common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the trading symbol "PARR".

Our Refineries and Logistics Operations

We own and operate refineries in Hawaii, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming, with total operating throughput capacity of over 218 Mbpd. Par Pacific owns and operates one of the largest energy networks in Hawaii with 94,000 bpd of operating refining capacity, a logistics system supplying the major islands of the state and 90 retail locations. In the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies, Par Pacific owns and operates 124,000 bpd of combined refining capacity, related multimodal logistics systems,

Our Retail Operations

We own and operate 90 retail locations in Hawaii under the Hele and 76 brands and 33 retail locations in Washington and Idaho under the nomnom brand.

Note: Par Pacific will not accept calls from third-party recruiters. All candidates are required to apply through this web posting.

Par Pacific is an equal opportunity employer. Par Pacific prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.