Analyst Financial

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.

Essential Job Duties

This position will be responsible for:

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Desired Qualification

• Upstream Oil and Gas experience / background a plus

• SAP experience a plus

• A.l. experience a plus 

Recruitment Fraud
 
It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.
 
Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:
 
•  Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
 
•  Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
 
•  Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.
 
We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.