Accounts Payable Analyst

Caturus, founded by Kimmeridge – an alternative asset manager focused on the energy sector – supports Kimmeridge’s goal of providing low-cost energy on demand with the lowest carbon footprint. Kimmeridge’s vision for Caturus is to build the only independent, fully integrated natural gas and LNG export platform in the U.S. through its upstream operations and Commonwealth LNG, a 9.5 million tonnes per annum liquefied natural gas export terminal in southwestern Louisiana on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The combined entities deliver responsibly sourced, low-emission fuel to domestic and international markets. Caturus is a Houston-based private exploration and production company growing production through development of the Eagle Ford, Austin Chalk, and Haynesville formations while maintaining a focus on safety. Commonwealth LNG, founded by industry veterans, re-engineers the LNG construction model using proven best practices to build a world-class export facility with a focus on safety, risk management, and environmental standards.

About the role

The Analyst, AP is responsible for executing and improving AP operations, including processing vendor invoices and managing open invoices and tickets.

Responsibilities

• Review and process vendor invoices and field tickets for drilling, completion, production, and other oil and gas services, ensuring proper coding to cost centers, AFE (Authorization for Expenditure), and lease operating accounts.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies on open invoices to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date AP records, ensuring completeness and compliance for audits.
• Reconcile vendor statements and respond to inquiries regarding invoice status, payment issues, and open items.
• Assist with the month-end closing process as it relates to AP.
• Collaborate with procurement, operations, and finance teams to resolve purchase order, invoice, and payment discrepancies.
• Utilize SAP (preferred) or other ERP systems for invoice entry, reporting, and inquiry resolution.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and support the implementation of automation and best practices within AP.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of accounts payable experience required.
• Experience with SAP or similar enterprise accounting software is preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple open invoices/tickets in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for tasks and deadlines.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new processes and technologies.
• Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment preferred.