SENIOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ACCOUNTANT

Company: Whiting Petroleum
Location: Houston
Posted on: November 10, 2024

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Senior Accountant will support the needs of the Accounts Payable department. This individual will be responsible for learning the invoice processing system while communicating and working with key departments and vendors to ensure invoices are paid on a timely basis. The Accounts Payable Senior Accountant will support the needs of the Accounts Payable department. This individual will be responsible for learning the invoice processing system while communicating and working with key departments and vendors to ensure invoices are paid on a timely basis. This position is in downtown Houston, TX and will report to the Accounts Payable and Cash Disbursements Supervisor. Hybrid work schedule is an option for remote work on Mondays and Fridays. Level and salary commensurate with background and experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Utilize Enertia, OpenInvoice and OpenTicket systems to efficiently process and track invoices and payments
  
• Ensure invoices for appropriate cost coding, well information, and required signatures on each field ticket
  
• Manage the movement of invoices ensuring accurate processing and timely payments
  
• Communicate and maintain strong relationships with vendors, ensuring timely resolution of payment discrepancies and issues
  
• Set up new vendors; coordinate W-9 request and Supply Chain approval
  
• Work closely with both Houston and Field Operations to assist in resolving issues related to invoicing approval and payment
  
• Prepare and report out Accounts Payable metrics to key stakeholders
  
• Review and update the Delegation of Authority and provide monthly analysis
  
• Prepare journal entries as needed to record accounts payable transactions
  
• Ensure SOX controls are being executed and pertinent to the current environment, review and update controls, as necessary
  
• Collaborate with other departments to promote teamwork and innovation
  
• Identify processes to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources, while maintaining a high level of accuracy
  
• Participate in special projects, as needed
  This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbents will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting/related field
    
  • 5 years of Accounts Payable experience
    
  • OpenInvoice/OpenTicket or similar Accounts Payable software
    
  • Ability to develop strong working relationships and communicate effectively across the organization
    
  • Strong interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills
    
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and fluid environment; flexible with the demands of the company; able to meet deadlines
    
  • Strong Analytical Skills
    
  • Strong MS Excel skills
    
  • Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry files weighing up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone
    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Enertia software experience
      
    • Price Book experience
      
    • Accounts payable experience
      
    • Customer service experience
      
    • Oil and gas industry experience
      
    • Ability to use data analytics tools such as Power BI, Sigma or similar
      
      
      EEO Statement:
      
      Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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