Flint Hills Resources is an independent refining and chemicals company. The company has expanded its operations through capital projects and acquisitions worth more than $5.3 billion since 2002. Its refineries and ethanol plants produce fuels that power much of Texas, the Midwest and the Alaska interior. Its petrochemicals are used to manufacture goods such as plastics, building products and packaging materials. Its asphalt is used in communities across the Midwest and Alaska. The base oils it markets are the principle raw material used to produce premium motor oil, commercial lubricants and sealants and coatings.

Flint Hills Resources employs about 3,600 people who are focused on creating value for customers and society. This workforce includes plant operators, accountants, marketers, environmental, health and safety professionals and engineers, among other career types, who work in a variety of settings: corporate headquarters, terminals, refineries, ethanol plants, chemical plants or sales offices. The company owns refineries and chemical plants in Alaska, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Texas, and ethanol plants in Iowa. In addition, the company owns and operates fuel and/or asphalt terminals in Alaska, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. Flint Hills owns an interest in base oils plant in Louisiana, and a biodiesel feedstock development company in California. In addition to sales offices in North America, the company has a sales presence in Switzerland, Hong Kong and Belgium to serve global customers.

Flint Hills Resources is actively seeking an Accounting Assistant to work in our Wichita, KS headquarters in our Accounts Payable department. We are looking for entrepreneurial, highly motivated, detail-oriented individuals with innovative ideas; an intense desire to learn, improve and grow; and a strong sense of community. Flint Hills Resources needs principled individuals of exceptional talent to fill these positions. Our Market Based Management business philosophy creates an environment that inspires employees to contribute knowledge and ideas, allowing them to flourish and feel rewarded.

In this role you will:

• Provide accurate and timely processing of invoices
  
• Provide support to internal and external customers
  
• Research historical transactions and assist with account reconciliations, as needed
  
• Assist with mail distribution, document scanning, filing, and other responsibilities, as needed
  
• Participate in special projects, as needed
  

Work Experience & Skills Required

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel & Word
  
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work with multiple departments
  
• Highly motivated
  
• Detail oriented
  
• Strong thinking skills
  
• Good communication skills
  
• Ability to work in a team environment
  
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  
• Dependable and capable of multi-tasking
  

Work Experience & Skills Preferred

• One or more years of experience processing accounting transactions in a computerized environment (AP, AR or GL)
  
• Customer service experience
  
• One or more years of experience with account reconciliations and research
  
• Experience with Microsoft Access
  
• Experience with regulatory requirements such as 1099`s and other tax reporting
  

Education Required

• BS or BA in Accounting or within six months of graduation
  
• GPA of 3.1 or higher
  

Other Considerations

• Candidates must have the ability to work overtime
  
• This position uses a 10-key for data entry
  
• Occasional travel for training and/or educational events may be required