Crude Oil Accountant

HF Sinclair; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time-Off

401(k) Retirement Plan with match

Educational Reimbursement

Parental Bonding Time

Employee Discounts

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company is seeking a Crude Oil Accountant in Artesia, NM. This entry-level role involves analyzing crude oil volumes, maintaining records, and collaborating cross-functionally. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and proficiency in Excel. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of job experience may be required, depending on location.
• 1 to 3 years of industry experience in refining or manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and record third party transported crude oil volume.
• Conduct volume reconciliations between oil producers and records.
• Collaborate with accounting and marketing teams.

Skills

Accounting analysis

Mathematical calculations

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

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HF Sinclair is seeking a Crude Oil Accountant in Artesia, NM. In this role you will conduct basic to moderate accounting assignments within Crude Oil Accounting with direct supervision.

Job Duties

• Analyze and record third party transported crude oil volume, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with contractual terms.
• Enter crude oil run tickets manually and via spreadsheet uploads to maintain timely and precise receipt records.
• Conduct volume reconciliations between oil producers and HF Sinclair records, resolving discrepancies and ensuring data integrity.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting and marketing teams to align record maintenance with business objectives.
• Reconcile station logs and run ticket data using advanced Excel techniques.
• Review and interpret commercial contracts and apply sound judgment to determine appropriate accounting treatments.
• Prepare and confirm wire transfers and payment requests.
• Verify crude oil volumes and pricing with external customers and suppliers for accurate invoicing and reporting.
• Support team members in processing transactions and generating reports.
• Research discrepancies and perform root cause analysis.
• Monitor and track estimated versus actual crude oil volumes.
• Assist in special projects focused on best practices and process improvements.
• Other duties may include some or all of the following:
• May create, maintain and perform a variety of reports/spreadsheets for royalty tax, inventory, pipeline commitments and other related materials.
• May perform lease crude specific duties consisting of severance tax reporting, royalty payments and reporting, update and verification of pricing and tax rates and reconciliation of lease payables sub ledger to the general ledger.
• May submit, track and analyze master file additions, changes.
• Special assignments projects or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.

Experience

Minimum 1 year of job experience may be required, depending on location.

Preferred Experience

1 to 3 years of industry experience in refining or manufacturing is preferred.

Education Level

A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

Required Skills

Ability to perform basic to moderate accounting analysis and mathematical calculations. A broad understanding of accounting practices and procedures is required. Exercises sound judgement to identify, troubleshoot and resolve day‑to‑day technical and process problems. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both written and verbal. Must have intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, experience with accounting software. Ability to utilize analytical skills to understand and explain crude movements. Ability to communicate in a professional manner and establish effective working relationships with internal operations and external customers. Demonstrate an aptitude for quick learning, as well as ability to problem solve outstanding issues by working with various departments and external parties.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

None.

Work Conditions

Office based.

Benefits

HF Sinclair offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well‑being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time‑Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
• Educational Reimbursement
• Parental Bonding Time
• Employee Discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer

HF Sinclair Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Oil and Gas

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