Jobbörse

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Role Location: Denver, Colorado or Houston, TX

bpx energy, a major oil and gas producer in the United States, leverages its expertise in unconventional gas, including shale, to deliver hydrocarbon production and technical knowledge worldwide. With operations in Texas and Louisiana, our US onshore business has become both a best-in-class oil and gas producer and a leader in reducing methane emissions. As part of BP, a global industry leader, we foster a high-energy, high-intensity environment built on accountability, collegiality, and empowerment.

Position Summary

The Associate AP Analyst will report in to the AP Lead. This role works with both onshore and offshore AP resources, ensuring accurate invoice processing, adherence to coding standards, and compliance with financial policies including SOX requirements. Working with the guidance of the AP Lead the AP Analyst will serve as the primary point of contact for AP-related questions, providing guidance to team members, and collaborating with business stakeholders to ensure efficient and compliant processing.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Oversight

• Provide support for both onshore and offshore AP team members.
• Provide guidance and direction to ensure consistent and accurate processing of invoices and tickets.
• Monitor team performance and ensure productivity and quality standards are met.

Invoice Processing & Coding Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to the established coding matrix for invoice processing.
• Provide guidance to AP analysts on correct coding for tickets and transactions.
• Review transactions as needed to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Quality & Accuracy

• Ensure a high level of accuracy in invoice processing and financial postings.
• Implement quality checks and review mechanisms to maintain data integrity.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure strict compliance with SOX requirements, financial policies, and internal controls.
• Maintain documentation and support audit requirements when needed.

Process Documentation & Improvement

• Create and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) as needed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, increased efficiency and automation.

Performance Metrics

• Monitor and ensure the AP team meets defined service levels and performance metrics.
• Track key operational metrics related to processing, accuracy, and turnaround times.

Stakeholder Support

• Lead projects to move forward and bring on additional scope to the team. 
• Serve as a point of contact for business users regarding AP questions or issue resolution.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve coding, invoice, or processing inquiries.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in leading Accounts Payable operations and financial processes.
• Prior experience mentoring AP teams, including offshore. 
• Strong understanding of general accounting, financial controls and SOX compliance.
• Experience working with invoice coding structures or financial coding matrices.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with finance teams and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience using SAP S/4 Hana and OpenInvoice or similar platforms a plus. 
• Experience working in a shared services or global finance environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field a plus

Salary

We offer a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These can include, but not limited to, access to health, vision and dental insurance, flexible working schedule, paid time off policy, discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and a generous 401K matching program. How much do we pay (Base)? $70,000- $100,000

*Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
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