Accounts Payable Clerk

Vaalco Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Houston seeks an Accounts Payable Clerk to ensure timely invoice processing and maintain financial records. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and effective communication skills, along with experience in accounts payable, preferably in the oil and gas sector. This full-time position offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in accounts payable required.
• Experience in oil and gas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately.
• Match and verify purchase orders and pricing.
• Reconcile vendor statements and follow up on invoices.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organized

Reliable

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

2-3 years business experience in accounts payable

Oil and gas experience preferred

International/Foreign currency experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Cloud Capture

EAM

Infor Sunsystems

Job description

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices, maintaining organized financial records, and supporting vendor relationships. This position requires strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal departments and external vendors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process vendor invoices accurately ensuring all elements are captured correctly in the system.
• Match and verify purchase orders, pricing, terms of payment, and other relevant charges.
• Monitor the AP email inbox daily and respond to vendor or internal inquiries.
• Reconcile vendor statements and follow up to obtain any outstanding invoices.
• Provide required support to auditors on a quarterly basis.
• Develop and maintain clear AP desk procedures and documentation.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by management.
• Maintains excellent attendance and punctuality.

EDUCATION & REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 2-3 years business experience in accounts payable
• Oil and gas are preferred.
• International/Foreign currency experience preferred
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel Skills
• Data entry experience with accounting systems
• Cloud Capture, EAM and Infor Sunsystems experience a preferred

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIRMENTS:

• Detail oriented, organized, and reliable.
• Ability to keep confidential information; good communication skills.
• Self-motivated, with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Flexible and adaptable to change in priorities and duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, to permit the employee to function in a general office environment and accomplish tasks and duties as outlined above.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

ABOUT VAALCO:

VAALCO Energy, Inc. is a Houston, Texas-based independent energy company principally engaged in the production, development, and acquisition of oil and natural gas properties in West and North Africa and western Canada. VAALCO’s strategy is to increase reserves and production through the development and exploitation of international oil and natural gas properties, with a primary focus on Africa. The Company’s properties are located in offshore Gabon and Equatorial Guinea, onshore Egypt, and western Canada.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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