Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Controller to support daily accounting operations for an energy and natural resources organization in Midland, Texas. This position plays a key role in managing both incoming and outgoing invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, and helping ensure timely payment activity across vendors and customers. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, has strong Excel skills, and communicates effectively with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities:

• Manage large volumes of supplier invoices, verify coding accuracy, and confirm approvals are in place before processing payments.

• Monitor unpaid vendor items, investigate exceptions, and follow through on discrepancies to keep accounts current.

• Work directly with vendors to address billing questions, clarify account details, and maintain reliable documentation.

• Prepare and distribute customer invoices for midstream service activities, including gathering, transportation, and processing charges.

• Review outstanding receivables, follow up on past-due balances, and help drive timely collection of open customer accounts.

• Investigate invoice disputes and billing variances, coordinating with relevant parties to reach accurate resolutions.

• Compile weekly ageing summaries and provide clear updates on receivable status and collection progress.

• Maintain organized tracking files for unresolved invoices and use Excel tools such as pivot tables and lookup functions to support reporting and account analysis.

• Assist with month-end accounting tasks, including reconciliations, audit-ready recordkeeping, and coordination with operations and commercial teams to validate billing data and service volumes.

• Experience supporting both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions in a high-volume accounting environment.
• Working knowledge of bookkeeping practices, payment posting, and maintaining accurate account records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup formulas, and structured tracking spreadsheets.
• Ability to identify billing issues, research discrepancies, and resolve account exceptions with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple open items and meet recurring deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors, customers, and internal departments.
• Familiarity with month-end close support, reconciliations, and financial documentation for audit or compliance purposes.