Accounts Payable / Joint Interest Billing Specialist

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable / JIB Specialist is responsible for accurately processing accounts payable invoices, joint interest billings (JIB), and related accounting functions to ensure timely and compliant financial operations. This role plays a key part in maintaining vendor relationships, processing payments, and supporting regulatory and reporting requirements within SOGC’s accounting department.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (AP):

• Process all operated and non-operated AP invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manage weekly check runs and ensure all disbursements are properly authorized.
• Handle voids and reissuance of payments as required.
• Process deposits and record entries accurately in the accounting system.
• Complete prior period adjustments on AP checks as necessary.

Joint Interest Billings (JIB):

• Process and reconcile non-operated JIB invoices.
• Prepare and distribute monthly operated JIB statements.
• Ensure accurate allocations of producing and drilling overhead charges.
• Post JIBs to Energylink and internal portals.
• Process overhead received adjustments in compliance with agreements.

Vendor and Partner Relations:

• Respond to vendor and partner inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Resolve discrepancies related to invoices, payments, and JIBs.

Compliance & Reporting:

• Ensure transactions comply with internal policies, contracts, and relevant regulations.
• Support month-end close and reconciliations as assigned.
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation for audit and reporting purposes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; relevant work experience may substitute.
• 2–5 years of oil & gas accounting experience, with emphasis on AP and JIB processing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of oil & gas revenue and expense accounting practices preferred.
• Experience with Enertia Software and Open Invoice or similar platforms preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professionalism in dealing with internal and external stakeholders.