Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accredited Financial Examiner (AFE), Analysis Skills, Asset Management, Automation, Best Practices, Billing, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Detail Oriented, Drilling, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Establish Priorities, Finance, Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Natural Gas, Oil and Gas, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, SAP, Time Management
Description
About Us:
The Caturus platform was founded by Kimmeridge, an alternative asset manager focused on the energy sector, with subsequent additional investment by Mubadala Energy. Caturus is building an independent, fully integrated natural gas and LNG export platform in the U.S. through a combination of its upstream operations and Commonwealth LNG, a 9.5 Mtpa LNG export terminal in southwestern Louisiana. Together, they will provide low-cost energy on demand with the lowest carbon footprint.
Job Description
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing vendor invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring timely and accurate payments. This role supports the full cycle accounts payable function, including invoice review, coding, reconciliation, and issue resolution, while maintaining compliance with company policies and internal controls.
Key Accountabilities:
- Review and process vendor invoices and field tickets for drilling, completion, production, and other oil and gas services, ensuring proper coding to cost centers, AFE (Authorization for Expenditure), and lease operating accounts.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies on open invoices to ensure timely and accurate payments.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date AP records, ensuring completeness and compliance for audits.
- Reconcile vendor statements and respond to inquiries regarding invoice status, payment issues, and open items.
- Assist with the month-end closing process as it relates to AP.
- Collaborate with procurement, operations, and finance teams to resolve purchase order, invoice, and payment discrepancies.
- Utilize SAP (preferred) or other ERP systems for invoice entry, reporting, and inquiry resolution.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives and support the implementation of automation and best practices within AP.
Qualifications:
Education, Certificates, and Licenses:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field strongly preferred.
Experience:
- 3+ years of accounts payable experience required.
- Experience with SAP or similar enterprise accounting software is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple open invoices/tickets in a deadline-driven environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability for tasks and deadlines.
- Demonstrated integrity and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Ability to adapt quickly to new processes and technologies.
- Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment preferred.
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