Perform analysis and reconcile data from various data sources (SAP, CSL, T4, pipeline tickets, marine inspection reports, scheduler’s reports, etc) to verify CITGO has been billed per the proper terms and conditions. Coordinate activities of AP personnel, schedulers, marine transportation, Master Data, Contract Administration and CITGO product suppliers to manage the daily payment processes for Light Oil Inventory and Refining Accounting.
- High School Diploma
- 5 years with Bachelors Degree
- 10 years with HS Diploma
- At least 2 years of experience with SAP or similar ERP software.
- Strong communication skills.
- Proficiency within Excel, ability to use pivot tables and VLOOKUPs required.
- Ability to communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and fellow employees.
- Must be able to work with only general direction.
- Bachelors Degree
1. Provide functional leadership to 3 A/P processors, analyze and resolve escalated conflicts, and coordinate workflow to make sure invoices are paid timely while following CITGO’s policies and procedures.
2. Perform analysis and reconcile the data from various data sources to confirm validity of third-party billings to CITGO. Provide assurance that third-party billings meet the terms of the original agreement. Coordinate resolution of identified discrepancies with Schedulers, Traders, Marine Inspection personnel, CITGO AP, and product suppliers to expedite the payment process and ensure accuracy and timeliness, resolving invoicing problems. Provide analytical support for the Treasury cash flow forecast. Analyze controls in place to record proper payments in proper periods and represent Accounts Payable in process improvement teams for the Controller’s group.
3. Evaluate end-to-end invoice posting process for hydrocarbon invoices and propose value-added process improvements to streamline the posting of critical, time-sensitive invoices. Work with relevant stakeholders across departments to streamline process, not just for A/P, but for all stakeholders.
4. Establish goals and objectives and set performance criteria for hydrocarbon A/P Processors. Communicate with internal and external customers to resolve invoicing problems. Coordinate and analyze data for reconciliations and reports for management. Be the expert for CITGO when it comes to processing hydrocarbon invoices for payment.
5. Train, develop, set performance, measures, and establish priorities. Delegate tasks for most efficient completion. Evaluate performance; perform yearly appraisals of AP processors with imput from Light Oils Accounting and Renewable Fuels Accounting Supervisors. Review candidates to fill vacancies, adjust staffing as workflow changes. Run and analyze metrics on activities of invoice processors to determine process improvements and deficiencies.
6. Provide timely analysis on payment information for the cash forecast. Provide variance analysis as it deals with A/P invoices for the cash forecast.
7. Coordinate and analyze all A/P invoice processing activity and provide management reports detailing activity, account balances etc. Resolve invoice discrepancy issues via conversations with vendor counterparty and supply personnel.
8. Coordinate with internal and external auditors. Provide reports, documents, explain procedures; demonstrate functions to the satisfaction of the auditors. Perform special projects at the request of the Accounts Payable and Automation Manager.