What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable / Joint Interest Billing Specialist position at SOGC?
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.