Payables Analyst II

ONEOK, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK, Inc. is seeking a Payables Analyst II in Tulsa for a hybrid role reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager. SAP Ariba or Oracle experience is preferred, with in-office work Monday through Thursday and remote Fridays.

The role will perform complex AP activities, investigate discrepancies, and support month-end close while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize invoice-to-cash and procure-to-pay processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Two+ years of accounts payable or related accounting experience.
• Experience with invoice processing, account reconciliations, and exception resolution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process moderate to high complexity invoices, including non standard transactions.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, exceptions, and escalated issues.
• Support month end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations.
• Troubleshoot workflow and system issues within defined AP procedures.
• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen AP execution and related processes.
• Provide guidance to less experienced team members.
• Perform reconciliation of accounts payable ledgers and related accounts.

Skills

Accounts payable

ERP systems

Problem solving

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

SAP Ariba

Oracle

Job description

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.

JOB SUMMARY

ONEOK is seeking a fast-paced, detail-oriented Payables Analyst II. This hybrid role is based in Tulsa and reports to the Accounts Payable Manager in Treasury. SAP Ariba or Oracle experience is preferred. The schedule includes in-office work Monday through Thursday and remote work on Fridays.

Job Profile Summary

Performs more complex accounts payable activities, including invoice exception handling and issue resolution, with increased independence. Serves as a knowledgeable resource to peers and supports efficient execution of AP processes within established frameworks.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Process moderate to high complexity invoices, including non standard transactions

Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, exceptions, and escalated issues

Support month end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations

Troubleshoot workflow and system issues within defined AP procedures

Contribute to initiatives that strengthen AP execution, accounting support, and related business processes

Provide informal guidance and knowledge sharing to less experienced team members

Perform reconciliation of accounts payable ledgers and related accounts to identify improper charges, validate transactions, and resolve discrepancies independently

Support integration and alignment of accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure accuracy in financial reporting

Partner with cross-functional teams to improve end-to-end invoice-to-cash and procure-to-pay processes

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, other related field, or an equivalent combination of formal education and the following job-related experience:

Work Experience

Two or more years of accounts payable or related accounting experience

Experience with invoice processing, account reconciliations, and exception resolution preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: accounts payable processes, accruals, and reconciliations

Skills in: using and troubleshooting ERP or accounts payable systems

Skills in: problem solving and exception resolution within established guidelines

Ability to: work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to: communicate effectively with internal stakeholders

Licenses and Certifications

• None required

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)

Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)

Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)

Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)

Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)

Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)

Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)

Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)

Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)

Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)

Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)

Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)

Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)

Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)

Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)

Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)

Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)

Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)

Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)

Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)

Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)

Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)

Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)

Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

Working Conditions/Environment

• Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions

Working Conditions

Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly)

Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)

CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

Travel

• None required,

Driving

• Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license

ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.

ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email [e-mail] or call 1-855-663-6547.

Expected Salary Range

$63,000.00 - $95,000.00

At ONEOK (NYSE: OKE), we deliver energy products and services vital to an advancing world. We are a leading midstream operator that provides gathering, processing, fractionation, transportation, storage and marine export services. Through our approximately 60,000-mile pipeline network, we transport the natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), refined products and crude oil that help meet domestic and international energy demand, contribute to energy security and provide safe, reliable and responsible energy solutions needed today and into the future. As one of the largest integrated energy infrastructure companies in North America, ONEOK is delivering energy that makes a difference in the lives of people in the U.S. and around the world.