Job Posting Date:  May 18, 2026
Location: 

Houston, TX, US, 77077

Job Function:  Finance/Accounting

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.

 

At CITGO our people are our most important resource.  Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

Job Summary

The Terminal Inventory Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of CITGO’s refined fuels inventory across expense, co‑owned, and equity terminals, as well as rail, bulk truck, pipeline and any other in-transit locations. Using Right Angle, SAP, and the Terminal Automation System, the Analyst completes monthly volume reconciliations within established timelines, resolves discrepancies within 30–45 days, and escalates unresolved volumetric items as needed. The role analyzes variances, validates receipts and transfers, manages adjustments, and collaborates with terminals, schedulers, Supply, Marketing, and third‑party partners to maintain accurate inventory reporting and support compliant financial close processes

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma
  • 4 years of job related experience
  • Prefer at least 2 years’ experience with Right Angle, SAP or similar ERP applications, Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel)
  • Research simple to moderately complex inventory and billing questions.
  • Ability to work in a team/co-worker environment.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

Job Duties

1. Complete all refined fuels inventory reconciliations in Right Angle within 30 days, including rack summary verification, volumetric net matching against source statements, prepare pivot table variance analysis to ensuring SAP, TAS, Right Angle, and third party balances align. Address loss gain, over & short, unit of measure conversions and miscellaneous volume adjustments within required timelines.

2. Document, research, and resolve all inventory differences within 30–45 days by coordinating with terminal operations, traders, schedulers, internal billing department and third party partners. Create ICE documents for truck rack billings as needed and escalate any unresolved reconciling identified that are not resolved past the required timeframes.

3. Confirm Terminal Automation System closures and end of month transmissions, update physical balances in Right Angle, and validate terminal and pipeline ending balances against source documents. Ensure equity terminals are balanced by the 4th business day of the month or prior to closing Right Angle. Review and investigate negative ending balances to ensure accurate inventory position and product classifications making necessary inventory adjustments in Right Angle and SAP within 30 days of discovery.

4. Verify and correct overs/shorts, process approved adjustments using proper reason codes, and ensure blends and regrades are recorded accurately in both Right Angle and SAP within 30 days. Reviews that regrade and blend entries in Right Angle or SAP are balanced to zero. Reviews 3rd party pipeline settlement entries and collaborate with schedulers and Accounts Payable to ensure proper and timely processing. Apply guidelines for exceptions where appropriate for internal pipelines.

5. Compare receipts and transfers with VTAS and third party reports, apply rounding/write off guidelines, and ensure all discrepancies are corrected within required timelines. Escalate recurring errors, incorrect or missing statements within 30 days and support management efforts for resolution.

6. Run GL and reconciliation analyses, ensure adjustment entries net correctly, identify negative book inventory, and maintain updated desk procedures and use established naming/comment conventions when appropriate. Communicate issues promptly and support month end, quarter end, year end close and physical inventory observations as required.

 

 

Job Duties II

Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned. 

 

Here are the incentives we offer:

• Remote Work options available for eligible positions
• Options are department and/or location specific
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Excellent 401(k) Match
• Pension Plan

• Performance Incentive

• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service Awards Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Dependent Children Scholarships
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership
• Employee Discount Programs
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)


PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Requisition ID - 1898 


Nearest Major Market: Houston