Senior AP Specialist

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Crescent is a differentiated U.S. energy company committed to delivering value through a disciplined, returns-driven growth through acquisition strategy and consistent return of capital. Our long-life, balanced portfolio combines significant cash flow from stable production with a deep, high-quality development inventory. Crescent is a top three producer in the Eagle Ford basin and a scaled operator in each of the Permian and Uinta basins. Crescent's leadership is an experienced team of investment, financial and industry professionals that combines proven investment and operating expertise. For more than a decade, Crescent and our predecessors have executed on a consistent strategy focused on cash flow, risk management and returns. Through disciplined and accretive investments, we have successfully tripled the size of our company since going public in December 2021 while maintaining a strong balance sheet.

The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist reports to the Accounts Payable Supervisor. They ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices and payment requests, resolve complex coding and payment discrepancies, and maintain productive relationships with vendors, field teams, and internal stakeholders. The role requires strong judgment, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to prioritize a high-volume workload to meet established deadlines.

Primary Responsibilities

• Resolve complex invoice coding and payment exceptions
• Serve as an escalation point for vendors, field teams, and internal stakeholders
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements
• Train or provide guidance to less experienced team members
• Onboard new vendors, including validating required documentation
• Enter invoices and manual payment requests in OpenInvoice
• Research and process necessary adjustments for returned payments
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Respond to vendor and internal questions about invoice status and payments in a timely manner
• Assist with internal and external audit requests
• Review and process T&E submissions in accordance with company policy
• Coordinate with virtual credit card provider to ensure timely payments to vendors
• Perform additional accounts payable duties and special projects assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of five years of Accounts Payable experience
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including lookup functions, PivotTables, and formulas

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or finance
• Virtual credit card and T&E processing experience
• Oil and gas industry experience
• SAP and OpenInvoice experience

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to analyze issues, identify the root cause and determine appropriate resolution
• Works independently and manages competing priorities with minimal supervision
• Takes ownership of assigned tasks
• Strong attention to detail
• Thrives in a high-volume, transaction-oriented environment
• Capable of working remotely while meeting established productivity, accuracy, and response-time expectations

Crescent Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender/pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Crescent Energy is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please let us know by contacting View email address on click.appcast.io.