What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accounts Payable Accountant position at Chord Energy Corporation?
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. Monday – Friday with 9/80 and hybrid option. 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
Minimum of 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.
