Accounts Payable Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable & Payment Processing Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process from invoice receipt through payment.
• Review invoices for accuracy, appropriate approvals, supporting documentation, and proper accounting treatment.
• Accurately code invoices to the appropriate property, well, field, AFE, cost center, and general ledger account. Process a high volume of invoices accurately and timely.
• Identify and resolve duplicate invoices, coding errors, missing approvals, pricing discrepancies, and other invoice issues.
• Match invoices to purchase orders, contracts, field tickets, work orders, service reports, and other supporting documentation as applicable.
• Prepare and process scheduled check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers. Review payment batches for accuracy and proper approvals.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding balances and discrepancies. Maintain accurate vendor records and supporting documentation.
• Monitor AP aging and follow up on outstanding invoices. Communicate professionally with vendors and internal departments regarding invoices and payments.

Upstream Oil & Gas Accounting:

• Process invoices related to upstream oil and gas properties, wells, fields, leases, and working interests.
• Accurately code lease operating expenses (LOE), production expenses, field operating costs, maintenance, workovers, equipment, transportation, and other operating expenditures.
• Process and review Joint Interest Billing (JIB) invoices and operator charges as applicable.
• Process and code invoices related to AFEs and capital projects. Review invoices and supporting documentation for appropriate capital versus operating expense treatment.
• Work closely with Operations, Production, Engineering, Land, and field personnel to resolve invoice and coding issues. Assist with property-related expense research and reconciliations.

Month-End Close & Accounting Support:

• Assist with monthly close activities and ensure AP transactions are recorded in the appropriate accounting period.
• Assist with accruals for expenses incurred but not yet invoiced, including LOE and other operating expenses.
• Assist with AP subledger-to-general-ledger reconciliations and research variances. Provide supporting documentation for monthly financial reporting and audits.
• Assist with 1099 preparation and year-end vendor reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, controls, and efficiencies.

Experience Requirements –

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of progressive accounts payable or accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and full-cycle accounts payable processes.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze and code invoices and expenses.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet payment and month-end deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and follow issues through to resolution.
• Ability to maintain confidential financial and vendor information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior upstream oil and gas accounting experience.
• Experience with JIBs, AFEs, LOE, property accounting, and oil & gas operating expenses.
• Experience with operated and non-operated properties and working interests.
• Experience with month-end close, accruals, vendor reconciliations, and AP aging.
• Experience processing ACH, wire, and check payments.
• Experience working directly with Operations, Production, Engineering, Land, or field personnel.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Credentialing Requirements:

• Experience with an oil and gas accounting system such as OGsys or similar software.
• Experience with Open Invoice or similar electronic AP/invoice management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

Physical Requirements:

This position is fully in-office in Houston, TX.

Travel Requirements:

As needed.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Starting at $75,000 annual salary
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Target Hire Date: 1-2 weeks from application.
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