Staff Accountant II - AP

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for accounts payable supporting the Operations Accounting group. This position is responsible for reviewing approved producer payment requests to set up timely payment, reviewing the AP aging and following up on unpaid vouchers, account reconciliations, journal entries and month end close. Responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with Treasury to ensure accurate cash forecasting

• Partner and build rapport with internal customers to provide accurate and timely processing of payments

• Review and enforce payment authority approval in accordance with internal policies

• Ensure netting of payments and receivables is performed in a timely manner

• Process approved producer payment requests to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, especially around critical settlement days

• Collaborate with Treasury to ensure accurate cash forecasting

• Coordinate follow-up with accountants as necessary and research complex transitions

• Monitor Accounts Payable aging, identify any potential issues and analyze, research, identify and resolve any discrepancies

• Ensure adherence to accounts payable SOX controls

• Participate in SOX compliance, including update of process documentation and submission of requested support for year-end audit requests

• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations in a timely manner

• Respond timely to both internal and external customer needs

• Assist with special projects as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

• 3+ years' experience, preferably in oil & gas

• Proficient in Excel, hands-on experience with major ERP-based accounting systems, preferably PeopleSoft

• Analytical and critical thinking skills; demonstrate ability to research and resolve issues

• Experience implementing and supporting procedures within the department to facilitate efficient and accurate processing of invoices and payments

• Ability to stay organized and juggle multiple tasks on critical settlement days

Schedule

Hybrid

Education Requirement

Bachelor's Degree