Par Pacific

The Opportunity 

• Sr. Tax Analyst at a Growth-Oriented Energy Company
• Build the technical expertise to establish a foundation as a multi-faceted tax professional
• Work within a small group providing experience across various topics regularly 
• Reporting to the Sr. Tax Manager, you will be proving exemplary customer service to our clients within the organization which range from the financial reporting group, procurement department, as well as senior management.

Key activities include:  

• Preparation of monthly journal accrual entries related to tax specific items
• Monthly reconciliation of tax accounts and preparation of related journal entries
• Preparation of supporting workpapers and tax returns for various income, excise, sales/use, and property tax filings
• Assist with responses from various state and federal audits
• Perform SAP queries to obtain information necessary for tax analysis and understand impact of exemptions and coding for vendors as well as tax consequences of sale and purchase transactions
• Work with customers and vendors to ensure proper documentation exists for tax exemptions/tax treatment of purchases and sales
• Coordinate with Treasury Group and assist with requesting and processing of periodic tax payments
• Maintain matrices and lists of jurisdictions in which the company operates for purposes of determining tax filings
• Monitor and update the tax compliance calendar for filing obligations
• Maintain information of federal excise tax reporting (i.e., ExSTARS 720-TO and 720-CS, quarterly 720 returns, and annual 2290 Heavy Highway Vehicle returns)
• Become familiar with Hawaii general excise tax and liquid fuel tax statutes and regulations
• Obtain information of Washington, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, South Dakota, Montana, and other state statutes with respect to fuel/excise, and sales/use taxes
• Work with the IT Group and external consultants on enhancements to existing SAP environment as it relates to tax reporting items including but not limited to excise and sales/use taxes

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: 

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Accounting/Tax
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in fuel excise/sales tax compliance with bulk/rack reporting
• Strong knowledge of excise tax and bulk tax reporting
• Work independently on complex tax scenarios
• Assertive and ability to influence others
• CPA or eligible a plus
• Strong working knowledge of Excel including formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP.
• SAP experience.
• Attention to detail and analytical ability to notice inconsistencies.
• Ability to multitask and take on additional responsibilities as needed.

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 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 219 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 and 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. 

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.

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