AP Analyst

Caturus Management Services, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Caturus in Houston seeks an AP Analyst to execute and improve accounts payable across its multi-entity structure. You will process vendor invoices, manage open tickets, and ensure timely, accurate payments.

The role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and collaboration with procurement, operations, and finance teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of accounts payable experience.
• Experience with OpenInvoice.

Responsibilities

• Review and process vendor invoices and field tickets for multiple business units.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies to ensure timely payments.
• Maintain AP records and support audits.
• Reconcile vendor statements and respond to inquiries.
• Assist with month-end close related to AP.
• Collaborate with procurement, operations, and finance to resolve discrepancies.
• Utilize OpenInvoice/OpenTicket and SAP S/4HANA (or similar).
• Support 1099 reporting activities.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

OpenInvoice

SAP S/4HANA

ERP systems

Job description

AP Analyst

Department: Accounting

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: US TX Houston - Corporate Office

Description

About Us

The Caturus platform founded by Kimmeridge - an alternative asset manager focused on the energy sector - supports Kimmeridge's overarching goal of providing low-cost energy on demand with the lowest carbon footprint.

Kimmeridge's vision in creating Caturus is to build the only independent, fully integrated natural gas and LNG export platform in the U.S. through a combination of its upstream operations and via Commonwealth LNG, a 9.5 million tonnes per annum liquefied natural gas export terminal in southwestern Louisiana on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The combined entities are committed to delivering responsibly sourced, low-emission fuel to domestic and international markets.

Caturus is a Houston-based, private exploration and production company seeking to materially grow production through development of deep, high pressure, dry gas windows of the Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk, as well as Haynesville formations located in Texas and Louisiana while maintaining a relentless focus on safety.

Commonwealth LNG was founded by industry veterans who decided to re-engineer the LNG construction model. Using proven best practices, Commonwealth is committed to building a world-class LNG export facility while focusing on safety, managing risk and achieving best-in-class environmental standards.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Analyst, AP is responsible for executing and improving AP operations and processing vendor invoices, including open invoice and open ticket management. The Analyst, AP will support accounts payable administrative functions including but not limited to coding and routing invoices through approval workflows. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, communication skills and be a critical thinker. The candidate should be able to contribute his/her expertise while working on a multi-entity team in a fast-paced environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Review and process vendor invoices and field tickets for business units comprised of: drilling, completion, production, and other oil and gas services, ensuring proper coding to cost centers, AFE (Authorization for Expenditure), and lease operating accounts; LNG construction-related project costs; and G&A intercompany coding and invoicing
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies on open invoices to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date AP records, ensuring completeness and compliance for audits.
• Reconcile vendor statements and respond to inquiries regarding invoice status, payment issues, and open items.
• Assist with the month-end closing process as it relates to AP.
• Collaborate with procurement, operations, and finance teams to resolve purchase order, invoice, and payment discrepancies and related cost allocation and intercompany issues.
• Utilize Openinvoice/Openticket (must)
• Utilize SAP (preferred) or other ERP systems for invoice entry, reporting, and inquiry resolution.
• Support annual 1099 reporting activities.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and support the implementation of automation and best practices within AP.

Education, Certificates, and Licenses

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field strongly preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of accounts payable experience required.
• Experience with OpenInvoice
• Experience with processing AP for a complex, multi-entity structure is a plus. Experience with SAP S/4 HANA or similar enterprise accounting software is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple open invoices/tickets in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for tasks and deadlines.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new processes and technologies.
• Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment preferred.
• Reconcile vendor statements
• Audit and Troubleshoot ongoing issues