Analyst Financial

Oxy • Houston, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit Oxy Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business. Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: OXY) is an international oil and gas exploration and production company. We are one of the largest U.S. oil and gas companies, based on equity market capitalization, with more than 40,000 employees and contractors worldwide. Our greatest asset has been and will continue to be our people. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Financial Analyst based in Houston, Texas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related degree
• 5 years accounting experience
• Be able to complete accurate and timely work while meeting deadlines
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and with others
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to analyze data and reach your own conclusions
• Independent thinker with the ability to solve problems
• Proactive learner
• Takes accountability and strives to increase results
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience accounting for external debt (bonds/notes/credit facilities), including interest accruals and amortization (effective interest method)
• Familiarity with debt accounting topics such as discounts/premiums, issuance costs, debt modifications/extinguishments, and covenant compliance
• Experience with month-end close processes for debt-related accounts (interest payable, deferred financing costs, discounts/premiums) and related reconciliations a plus
• Experience supporting audit requests and internal controls related to debt accounting, including documentation and review evidence

Nice To Haves

• Upstream Oil and Gas experience / background a plus
• SAP experience a plus
• A.l. experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Calculating and recording monthly journal entries
• Preparing monthly close schedules
• Ensuring monthly close deadlines are met
• Reviewing financial statements and performing account reconciliations
• Analyzing financial statement activity
• Working closely with other departments in recording and analyzing financial data
• Assisting with internal and external audit requests, as well as other special projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level