AP Supervisor: Lead, Optimize Invoices & Partnerships

Occidental Petroleum; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Petroleum is seeking a Supervisor Accounts Payable to lead the AP team in Midland, TX, and to ensure accurate, timely processing of invoices. You will mentor staff, drive training initiatives, and coordinate with field offices and corporate teams to uphold policy and control standards.

The role requires strong knowledge of electronic invoicing, SAP/Ariba/FileNet, and advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills, with an emphasis on process optimization and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years AP experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in guiding and managing a team.
• Expert knowledge in electronic invoicing, document imaging, and workflow systems (Ariba, SAP, FileNet).
• Excellent skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong presentation and analytical abilities for process reviews and risk reduction.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in sensitive situations and collaborate with all levels of management.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manages and evaluates performance of direct reports and staff development.
• Ensures sufficient training for Accounts Payable staff.
• Acts as primary contact for field offices to communicate issues.
• Collaborates with Suppliers, Accounting, Purchasing, Operations, and AP offices.
• Develops procedures to maintain control per policy.
• Resolves issues within area of responsibility.
• Streamlines interactions between AP and other offices.
• Directs and recommends solutions to AP problems.
• Coordinates workload of the department.
• Approves hourly payroll for employees.
• Oversees AP activities related to acquisitions.
• Ensures proper use of current systems affecting invoice processing.
• Engages with audit and legal teams on significant matters.
• Leads high-profile projects with independent judgment.

Skills

Leadership

Accounts Payable

Ariba

SAP

FileNet

Excel

PowerPoint

Presentation

Analytical skills

Training and coaching

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Ariba

SAP

FileNet

Job description

Occidental Petroleum is seeking a Supervisor Accounts Payable to lead the AP team in Midland, TX, and to ensure accurate, timely processing of invoices. You will mentor staff, drive training initiatives, and coordinate with field offices and corporate teams to uphold policy and control standards.

The role requires strong knowledge of electronic invoicing, SAP/Ariba/FileNet, and advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills, with an emphasis on process optimization and cross-functional collaboration.