Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

This role offers exposure to full-cycle Accounts Payable processes, Procurement, and Accounting teams, as well as multi-state operations spanning Texas, Montana, Wyoming, Washington, and Hawaii. You will have opportunities to learn and grow into areas such as SAP and Vendor Invoices Management (VIM).

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely entry of invoices, including resolution of complex transactions through troubleshooting 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.
• Generate and analyze accounts payable reports, providing insights and recommendations for process improvements.
• Assist with ad-hoc finance projects and initiatives as needed.
• Support month-end close activities.
• Perform account analysis and reconciliation.
• Own the creation, distribution, and analysis 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or sponsorship.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant AP experience or shared service experience.
• Proficiency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn industry-specific terminology and processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word; experience 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.

About Us

Par Pacific owns and operates market-leading energy and infrastructure businesses in logistically complex markets. Our team consists of downstream industry veterans and subject matter experts who lead with an entrepreneurial spirit and a collaborative, problem-solving approach. We pursue new opportunities with corporate financing know-how, respond to local market demands, and adapt to changing external environments.

We operate in some of the most beautiful locations throughout the country, including Texas, Montana, Wyoming, Washington, and Hawaii. The office is located in CityCentre in Houston, Texas—a vibrant area with plenty of dining and recreational options.

Par Pacific is a growing energy company focused on renewable and conventional fuels in the Western United States. We own and operate refineries in Hawaii, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming, with total operating throughput capacity of over 219 Mbpd. We also own and operate one of the largest energy networks in Hawaii, a logistics system supplying major islands, and over 90 retail locations under the Hele and 76 brands. In the Pacific Northwest and Rockies, we operate 125,000 bpd of combined refining capacity and related multimodal logistics systems. Additionally, we own over 30 retail locations in Washington and Idaho under the nomnom brand.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Robust allotment of paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Voluntary critical illness, accident, life/AD&D insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (discounted company stock).