Accountant

About the role

HF Sinclair in Artesia, NM is seeking an Accountant. In this role, you will conduct complex accounting assignments for the Accounting department with minimal supervision and act as resource and lead position for less experienced personnel.

Responsibilities

• Maintains General Ledger Accounts and account reconciliations
• Performs various reconciliations and may perform intercompany billings as needed
• Analyzes and manipulates various Company and/or financial data and records at a high level
• Monitors the timely completion of routine to complex staff accounting duties
• Oversees day-to-day accounting operations
• Completes and may supervise special projects as required
• Performs inventory valuations
• Provides training and guidance to less experienced staff
• Performs various assigned financial calculations
• May create, coordinate, and maintain assigned schedules
• Prepares and monitors various reports and resolves discrepancies as needed
• May review various contracts, invoices and other financial data to ensure accuracy
• May record/amortize swaps, hedging and various debt instruments
• Special assignments projects or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of job-related accounting work experience is required
• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in accounting, finance, or related field is required
• Must be able to perform complex accounting analysis and mathematical calculations
• Must have advanced knowledge of Microsoft products, experience with accounting, and depending on assignment maintenance software
• A broad understanding of accounting practices and procedures is required
• Must have advanced reading and writing skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication
• Must be able to manage projects and assignments with extreme accuracy and efficiency

Qualifications

• CPA designation is preferred
• Experience in corporate accounting and SAP FI/CO system experience is preferred

Work conditions

Office based and occasional work in a petroleum refinery. May be required to work flexible hours.

Physical requirements

Job conditions require sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, reaching or grasping, perceiving color differences, and the ability to wear personal protective equipment (beards not permitted). Job conditions may require standing, walking, and lifting and/or carrying up to 25 lbs.