Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

Parpacific; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Par Pacific in Houston is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to manage the full AP cycle within a growth-focused energy company. The role involves accurate invoice entry, issue resolution, and collaboration with vendors and procurement teams.

You will learn SAP and VIM Open Text, support month-end close, produce AP reports, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining internal controls and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of accounts payable 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.
• Experience with SAP, VIM Open Text, or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across departments.

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, as needed.
• Generate and analyze accounts payable reports, providing insights and recommendations for process improvements.
• Assist with month-end close activities and ad-hoc finance projects as needed.
• Perform account analysis and reconciliation.
• Own the creation, distribution, and analysis of KPIs and data requests.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Provide backup support for cash clearing activities, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

VIM Open Text

Job description

Job Location (Short): Houston, TX, USA, 77024

Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

The Opportunity

• Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist in a growth-oriented energy company
• Exposure to full cycle Accounts Payable processes
• Gain exposure to the Procurement and Accounting teams as well as our multi-state operations that stretch from Texas, Montana, Wyoming, Washington, and Hawaii
• You will have the opportunity to learn and grow into new areas such as SAP and Vendor Invoices Management (VIM)
• Reporting to the Shared Services Manager, this position will be responsible for ensuring payable transactions are processed in accordance with corporate policy, internal controls, and/or external regulatory reporting requirements

Key activities include:

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

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Minimum 3 years of relevant AP experience or shared service experience required
• Proficiency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability and willingness to learn industry-specific terminology and processes required
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail required
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word; experience working 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 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 downstream 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 Cultureand RICH Values

There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific -- a niche player in the energy space. Andthere'scertainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific employees. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals who love to win. Our RICH values describe how we approach our work: Respect for Others, Integrity, Collaborative Innovation, and Heart. If that describes you,you'llfit right in.

Location, Location, Location

Because Par Pacificoperates insome of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives. The office whereyou'llwork 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.

Focused on the Future

We are an energy company that has recognized the imperative and embraced the opportunity to begin the transition from fossil fuels. We are developing products that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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.

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns,managesand 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 219Mbpd. 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 125,000 bpd of combined refining capacity and related multimodal logistics systems.

Our Retail Operations

We own and operate over 90 retail locations in Hawaii under the Hele and 76 brands and over 30 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.