Manager - Accounts Payable

Gulfport Energy•Oklahoma City, OK

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager - Accounts Payable oversees all accounts payable functions, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of invoices, payments, employee expenses, and vendor transactions. The role leads the accounts payable team, maintains internal controls, supports financial reporting, and fosters positive vendor and internal stakeholder relationships. It also drives process improvements, system efficiencies, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The position is based in Gulfport Energy’s Oklahoma City office. This is a full-time, exempt position. Days and hours vary according to workload and company needs. Minimal travel is expected. The role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive accounts payable experience.
At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
Strong knowledge of accounts payable principles and internal controls.
Leadership and team development skills.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Organizational and project management skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with ERP systems and automated invoice-processing platforms.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the upstream oil and gas industry.
Experience with OpenInvoice and/or Quorum.

Responsibilities

Manage, coach, and develop the Accounts Payable team, including setting performance expectations, providing feedback, distributing workload, and supporting training and professional development.
Plan for team growth, workload fluctuations, cross-training needs, and automation and AI opportunities in accounts payable processes.
Promote customer service and continuous improvement, and participate in or lead company initiatives involving Accounts Payable.
Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice receipt, coding, approval routing, payment processing, and vendor maintenance.
Ensure accurate invoice processing in accordance with company policies and delegated authority requirements.
Monitor invoice aging and resolve payment issues to maintain positive vendor relationships.
Complete accounts payable month-end and year-end close activities on time, including 1099 reporting, and manage associated balance sheet accounts.
Maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent duplicate or fraudulent payments.
Ensure compliance with accounting policies, SOX considerations, tax regulations, audit requirements, and company procedures.
Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.
Oversee vendor record maintenance, including tax documentation and compliance requirements.
Monitor adherence to approval workflows and purchasing policies.
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce processing costs, and improve efficiency.
Lead automation initiatives and optimize accounts payable technologies and ERP systems.
Develop and maintain departmental procedures, documentation, and training materials.
Support system upgrades, testing, and implementation projects affecting accounts payable operations.
Serve as the primary escalation point for vendor concerns and payment disputes.
Partner with Accounting, Procurement, Treasury, and Operations to resolve issues and improve processes.
Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors and internal customers while balancing customer service with company policy compliance.
Prepare and review accounts payable reports and key performance indicators, analyze trends, recommend improvements to payment practices and vendor management, and provide timely, accurate reporting to leadership.