AP Specialist

Join a growing Gulf South energy utility providing essential natural gas service to approximately 600,000 customers across Louisiana and Mississippi. As the largest natural gas utility in Louisiana and second largest in Mississippi, the organization maintains nearly 18,500 miles of natural gas distribution service lines while investing in reliable infrastructure, innovative technology, and stronger communities through a culture focused on safety, customer service, and operational excellence. The AP Specialist will support critical contractor and project operations within this large-scale utility environment, ensuring high-volume invoices, purchase orders, work orders, and related documentation are processed accurately and efficiently. This contract opportunity, expected to continue at least through the end of the year , provides exposure to complex accounts payable and project-related transactions. The role is ideal for an experienced AP professional with strong Excel skills, with oil and gas industry experience highly preferred. Responsibilities Process high-volume unit price invoices accurately and efficiently. Verify required approvals and completion documentation before processing invoices. Validate contractor purchase orders and work order types for accuracy. Reconcile purchase requisition line items and quantities. Submit additional quantities and new purchase requisition requests as required. Monitor and resolve contractor notifications and GIS/WOTS errors. Research construction work in progress (CWIP) items and process necessary corrections. Support large project closeout meetings and project finalization activities. Maintain accurate invoice, purchase order, work order, and supporting documentation. Support contractor-related activities and administrative requirements. Facilitate onboarding activities for contractor personnel. Collaborate with internal work groups to resolve discrepancies and maintain efficient processing. Qualifications Minimum of 4 years of experience in accounts payable, transactional processing, data handling, or related administrative services. Microsoft Excel experience required. High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience processing high-volume invoices, purchase orders, work orders, and related transactional documentation. Oil and gas industry experience highly preferred. Natural gas operations or utility industry experience preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and data entry systems. Experience researching and reconciling transactional discrepancies. Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr