Accounts Payable Specialist I

J. Kent Staffing; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Kent Staffing is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist II for our client, a Colorado-based oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Centennial.

The role focuses on processing invoices, ensuring timely payments, and controlling expenses in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include reviewing ~150 invoices daily using DocVue, SmartVue, and Excalibur workflows; resolving discrepancies across internal departments; and maintaining accurate vendor statements while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of A/P and accounting experience, ideally in oil & gas.
• Strong MS Office skills and experience with DocVue, SmartVue and Excalibur.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High integrity and professional work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Review, code, and process ~150 invoices daily using DocVue, SmartVue, and Excalibur workflows.
• Assign and determine proper workflow for each invoice.
• Verify billing accuracy by matching invoices to POS, field tickets, and AFEs.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Review vendor statements for accuracy.

Skills

Strong organization

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Results-oriented

Integrity and professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

DocVue

SmartVue

Excalibur

MS Office

Job description

Benefits: Excellent benefits include 100% paid medical (depending on plan selected) and dental for the employee (with a contribution for spouse/dependent coverage), vision, 15 days PTO to start, paid holidays, 401k with employer match, and education assistance.

Company Overview:

Our client is an oil and gas exploration and production company with headquarters in Centennial, Colorado, and O/G operations based in New Mexico. Half of the company's 70 employees work in the corporate office, with the other half in New Mexico. Beautiful new office space in Centennial includes an on-site deli and a great walking trail for lunch breaks!

All corporate employees work every day in the Centennial office (there is no option for remote or hybrid work).

Position Overview - Accounts Payable Specialist II:

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accounts Payable Specialist II performs financial, administrative, and clerical support for the organization. The primary focus of the role is to ensure accurate and timely completion of payments and control of expenses. This includes processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.

Job Responsibilities – Accounts Payable Specialist II:

• Review, code, and process ~150 invoices daily utilizing DocVue, SmartVue, and Excalibur workflows
• Assign/determine proper workflow for each invoice
• Verify accuracy of billing, matching invoices against Pos, field tickets, and Authorizations of Expenditures (AFEs)
• Work across internal company departments to investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Review statements from vendors

Qualifications – Accounts Payable Specialist II:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3+ years of A/P and accounting experience, ideally with some experience in the oil & gas industry
• Strong skills in MS Office
• DocVue, SmartVue, and Excalibur oil & gas software experience preferred
• Strong organization and time management skills, with the ability to resolve issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Results-oriented
• High degree of personal integrity, professionalism, and work ethic