Sr. AP Specialist

Sr. AP Specialist

 

The Opportunity: 

• Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist in a growth-oriented energy company  

• Gain exposure to full cycle Accounts Payable processes 

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions are visible and valued 

• Opportunity to cross train for future growth within the organization 

• Reporting to the Shared Services Manager, you will contribute directly to efficient financial operations by ensuring vendors are paid accurately and on time 

 

Key activities include:   

• Ensure accurate and timely entry of invoices including resolution of complex transactions through trouble shooting and root cause identification 

• Track, analyze, and resolve accounts payable inquiries timely and communicate effectively with external and internal stakeholders (vendors, procurement, business contacts) 

• Provide guidance and training to junior accounts payable staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment, as needed 

• Prepare and provide vendor statements, as needed 

• Generate and analyze accounts payable reports, providing insights and recommendations for process improvements 

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and consistent adherence to the company’s policies and procedures 

• 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 qualifications 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.  

Additional qualifications include:    

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field preferred 

• Minimum 4 years of relevant AP experience or shared service experience required 

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy required 

• Fluent in English, both oral and written required 

• Experience with SAP and VIM Open Text required 

• Proficiency with MS Excel, Outlook, and Word required  

• Ability to work independently, be proactive, and self-motivated required 

• Ability to communicate clearly in both verbal and written form and to collaborate and build a positive rapport with all levels of staff and management across functional areas required 

 

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 Pacific   

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 employees. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals who 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 City Centre in Houston, Texas, located on the west side of Houston near I-10 and