Financial Process Automation & AP/JIB Specialist II

Position Summary

The Accounting Process Automation & AP/JIB Specialist II leads efficiency and automation initiatives across SOGC’s accounting department designing, building, and maintaining tools (Excel/VBA, Python, JavaScript, and AI-assisted solutions) that streamline accounting workflows, reduce manual processing time, and lower software costs while also processing accounts payable invoices and joint interest billings (JIB) to ensure timely and compliant financial operations. This role plays a key part in modernizing departmental processes, maintaining vendor and partner relationships, and supporting regulatory and reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Process Automation & Tooling:

• Identify recurring, manual, or error-prone accounting and reporting workflows and design automation solutions to address them, using Excel macros/VBA, Python scripts, and AI-assisted tools.
• Build and maintain in-house tools that reduce manual effort and, where appropriate, replace or reduce reliance on costly third-party software.
• Develop and maintain automated workflows supporting accounts payable, joint interest billing, regulatory reporting, deposits, production reporting, and vendor document management, adapting tools as business needs and priorities change.
• Continuously evaluate and refine existing tools to maintain accuracy and adapt to changing business or regulatory requirements.

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, and complete prior period adjustments as required.
• Process deposits and record entries accurately in the accounting system.
• Process and reconcile non-operated JIB invoices.

Vendor, Partner & Compliance Support:

• Respond to vendor and partner inquiries promptly and professionally; resolve discrepancies related to invoices, payments, and JIBs.
• Ensure transactions comply with internal policies, contracts, and relevant regulations.
• Support month-end close
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation for audit and reporting purposes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Technology or related field preferred; relevant work experience may substitute.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing process automation or efficiency improvements in an accounting or finance environment, with measurable results.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel including macros/VBA; working knowledge of Python or similar scripting languages strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted tools and an understanding of safe and appropriate use of such tools in accounting workflows.
• 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, Open Invoice, EnergyLink, or similar platforms preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Professionalism in dealing with internal and external stakeholders.