Oil & Gas Accounts Payable Associate - Long-Term Contract
Augmentis • Houston, TX • Contractor
Posted on Wed, Sep 2, 2026
Our client is the largest privately held oil and natural gas exploration and production company in the United States. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company operates across nine states—including major operations in Alaska, Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Wyoming, Ohio, and Alabama—with approximately 3,400 employees nationwide.
The company’s business model is built on extending the productive life of legacy assets through innovation and operational excellence. Their entrepreneurial culture empowers employees with an ownership mentality, supported by Open Book Management that gives every team member visibility into financial performance and decision-making. The company’s core values—Integrity, Urgency, Ownership, Alignment, and Innovation—are central to everything they do.
- Award-Winning Workplace — Consistently named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For and a Great Place to Work® Certified organization, where 90% of employees say it's a great place to work.
- Performance Gets Rewarded — Competitive base compensation paired with unique long-term wealth-building programs that give employees a direct stake in the company's success.
- When the Company Wins, Everyone Wins — A proven track record of extraordinary company-wide milestone awards that reward every single employee when big goals are achieved.
Position Summary
The Accounts Payable Associate plays a critical role in supporting the company’s financial operations within a high-volume, fast-paced A/P environment. This long-term contract professional will be responsible for end-to-end invoice processing, vendor relationship management, payment execution, and cross-functional support across multiple asset teams. The ideal candidate brings deep oil and gas industry experience and thrives in an environment that values accuracy, initiative, and accountability.
Essential Responsibilities
Invoice Processing & Payments
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Process a high volume of invoices daily (250+ records), ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and timely entry into the accounting system.
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Prepare and execute check runs independently, without direct managerial oversight.
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Process wire payments promptly and accurately as business needs require.
Vendor Relations & Issue Resolution
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Manage vendor reconciliations and proactively resolve payment disputes with professionalism and urgency.
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Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with critical vendors to support seamless operations.
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Respond to internal and external A/P inquiries via phone and email in a timely, professional manner.
Cross-Functional Support & Continuous Improvement
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Prepare and execute project-oriented tasks in support of all asset teams and corporate departments.
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Participate in testing new processes, system upgrades, and software versions to enhance A/P efficiency.
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Contribute to special projects requiring specialized accounts payable knowledge.
Professionalism & Standards
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Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Ownership, Urgency, Alignment, and Innovation in all interactions.
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Maintain strict confidentiality regarding company assets, financial data, and intellectual property.
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Adhere to established work schedules, attendance standards, and meeting commitments.
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Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications & Requirements
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Minimum of five (5) years of accounts payable experience within the Oil & Gas industry.
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Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data management, formulas, and spreadsheet analysis.
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Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
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Proven ability to manage multiple, diverse tasks across competing priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.
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Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical mindset.
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Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex operational information into clear, organized documentation.
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Strong administrative and organizational skills with a track record of working independently.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
Preferred
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Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business from an accredited four-year university.
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Working knowledge of SAP software or comparable enterprise ERP systems.
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Experience supporting multi-asset or multi-entity E&P operations.
About Augmentis
Augmentis is a specialized recruiting firm focused on accounting, finance, procurement, and engineering talent across the U.S. We partner with growth‑oriented companies to match high‑impact professionals with meaningful roles.
To learn more about Augmentis, visit our website: www.augment-is.com
Representation/employer clarification:
This search is being conducted by Augmentis on behalf of our client. The selected candidate will be employed directly by our client, not by Augmentis.
EEO + disclaimer
Our client and Augmentis are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. This job posting does not constitute a contract or guarantee of employment, and role details are subject to change based on our clients' needs. By applying, you acknowledge that your information may be shared with our client for recruitment and hiring.
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