Accountant I - Accounts Payable Accounting

Citation is one of the largest privately-held independent oil and gas acquisition, development and production companies in the United States. Founded in 1981 by Forrest E. Harrell, Sr., Citation has built a significant portfolio of mature, long-life producing properties through a combination of disciplined acquisitions, focused operations and subsequent development. The Company has an enviable track record in attracting and retaining high-quality talent. This is the result of a stable, long-term business model and a corporate culture that emphasizes working smart, “doing business the right way,” and rewarding both performance and technical achievement. We are looking for talented and driven individuals to join our team, where you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact helping to shape the future of our company and industry.

Responsibilities:

• Process and review invoices in accordance with company policies and established procedures
• Ensure accurate coding and classification of expenses, including proper use of cost centers and general ledger accounts
• Verify invoice supporting documentation and resolve discrepancies with internal teams or vendors
• Manage invoice progression through the electronic workflow system (SmartVue/DocVue), ensuring invoices are accurately routed, validated, and approved
• Support the weekly payment cycle by participating in a team rotation to process check runs
• Support vendor record maintenance by coordinating with leadership on updates to vendor information
• Respond to vendor and internal inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Support the month-end close process
• Identify and escalate issues as appropriate while continuing to build understanding of end-to-end AP processes
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Experience working with SmartVue/DocVue or similar invoice workflow systems preferred
• Experience working with accounting software such as Excalibur preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Office
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to follow established processes and procedures while developing technical and process knowledge
• Effective communication skills and willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities

Education:

• 4-year undergraduate degree (Accounting/Finance) with 0–2 years of accounting or accounts payable experience, or high school diploma or GED with 4–6 years of accounts payable or equivalent experience