Accountant - AP

SM-Energy Company•Denver, CO

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a key member of the Accounts Payable team, the Accountant II will primarily perform routine accounting and finance close responsibilities. In addition, this role will participate in and support the accounting for non-routine transactions, project and process improvement efforts, research and analysis, and other tasks as assigned. A successful individual in this position is detail oriented, balances priorities, continuously works to optimize process, seeks to learn new concepts or skills, and keeps stakeholders informed.

Requirements

Competent in computer literacy
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications
Working knowledge of SAP, Open Invoice, Open Ticket, Spotfire, PowerBI, Aucerna
Ability to adopt new and changing systems and applications.
Increases knowledge of active applications and systems to drive efficiency and automation
Keeps current and is competent within discipline and area of responsibility.
Committed to continuous improvement and development of individual knowledge and skills
Maintains and demonstrates a positive attitude
Ability to work in an independent or collaborative environment
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a hybrid and/or primary remote work environment is required
Adapts to change
Conducts business with the highest ethical standards
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrates a strong work ethic, critical thinking, and attention to detail
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field of study
2+ years relevant work experience required (6+ years in lieu of education).

Nice To Haves

Oil and gas accounting experience a preferred.
CPA or CPA candidate a plus
APA, CIA, CFE, CGMA or other relevant professional credentials and certifications a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze routine and recurring transactions to support accounting and finance activities
Support the accounting for complex, non-routine transactions
Gather and verify information for various accounting and reporting purposes
Perform the reconciliation and analysis of various accounts
Maintains and adheres to internal control structure
Apply basic accounting and/or process knowledge within job responsibilities
Assist with responses to internal/external audit requests
Participate in departmental projects
Identify & recommend best practices and improvements to processes within individual responsibilities
Track and analyze individual and process performance metrics
Understands and applies basic oil and gas industry specific concepts within individual responsibilities
Auditing of invoice workflow involving quality controls and production
Supplier early payments and discounts
Invoice coding
Coordinate consistent & collaborative meetings with appropriate stakeholders
Provides support and resolution to Suppliers and others
Prepare and validate various internal & external reports when assigned
Prepare and maintain desk procedures and company policies
Vendor account & account reconciliations
Journal entries
Change management
Prepare monthly prepaid entries
Provide backup coverage to common roles and responsibilities
Fraud prevention involving all AP email inquiries
Provide support for stale check and escheatment process
Perform expense report auditing
Perform payment request reviews
Perform check voids/reissues
Perform duplicate payment prevention review
1099 review and support
Other general duties as assigned