Title: Financial Analyst Location: United States-Texas-Houston Other Locations:

Description

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 in the Houston, Texas office.

This position will be responsible for:

- Preparing 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 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related degree 
- 3 to 5 years Corporate Accounting Experience (would consider 2-3 years of Public Accounting) 
- Strong analytical and communication skills 
- Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and meet short deadlines 
- Self-motivated and strong work ethic 
- Ability to analyze data and reach own conclusions 
- Independent thinker with the ability to problem solve 
- Proactive learner 
- Takes accountability and strives to increase results 
- Advanced Excel 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 a plus 

Relocation: Will not be offered at this time.

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

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.