Analyst Financial

Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.

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:

The Financial Analyst (FA) position will be supporting Low Carbon Ventures (LCV) and Power and responsible for:

• Working closely with other FA's in LCV and individuals supporting operations as responsible analyst supporting finance operations and financial reporting.
• Performing analysis and preparing monthly journal entries.
• Preparing monthly close schedules and financial statements.
• Performing account reconciliations.
• Ensuring monthly close deadlines are met.
• Assist with review and reporting of financial master data, AFEs, time-writing, payroll and inventory.
• Working closely with other departments in recording and analyzing financial data.
• Assisting with ad hoc requests for financial information, including audit requests.
• Assisting with other accounting-related projects impacting LCV, which may include support for SAP and other reporting system integration.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related degree.
• Minimum 3 to 4 years with public accounting; 1 to 2 years Industry Accounting Experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; comfortable dealing with peers and management .
• Equity investment knowledge including consolidations and accounting experience.
• Microsoft Office knowledge, advanced Excel, is highly preferred.
• Experience with SAP or another general ledger accounting system, is preferred.
• Must have a strong customer service attitude as well as strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well with others and demonstrate a high degree of personal and professional ethics and integrity.
• Ability to analyze data and reach own conclusions.
• A team-player, willing to help as needed to meet departmental deadlines.
• Self-motivated and strong work ethic.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and meet short deadlines.
• Good problem solving and time management skills.
• Ability to work overtime required for monthly closing activities.

Desired Qualifications:

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

Relocation: Will not be offered at this time.

Occidental does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.