Accounting Specialist - Occidental Petroleum Corporation

Description

Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.

Our greatest asset has been and will continue to be our people.  We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Accounting Specialist (Accounts Payable)based in Houston, TX.

This position requires a candidate with strong, professional written and verbal communication skills. The individual will be the primary Accounts Payable contact for an OxyChem or Occidental Oil & Gas location. They will be responsible for processing all invoices for the specified location and for maintaining relationships with vendors, as well as individuals within our organization. The position includes extensive problem solving and research of vendor accounts.

• Process invoices or internal requests for payment (PO and Non PO) using various systems
• Respond to calls and correspondence from internal and external contacts in a timely manner.
• Research and reconcile vendor statements.
• Maintain familiarity with policies and procedures.
• Work with Plant, Field, Corporate, Transportation, Customer Service, IT and Supply Chain staff to resolve issues
• Required to meet strict payment terms on all invoices.
• Work with Supervisor and/or Coordinator on special projects when needed.
• Maintain desk manual.
• Assist with system testing when needed
• Recommends and evaluates improvements and streamline opportunities in areas of responsibility.
• Gathering information from new vendors for new vendor setups. (W9, ACH form, etc.)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong research and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills
• Ability to work well with others and maintain composure in handling unpleasant situations.
• Ability to handle and complete multiple tasks under pressure and meet deadlines
• Positive Attitude
• Ability to evaluate and analyze areas for improvement or needed changes
• Excellent 10-key and typing skills
• History of good tenure
• Open to change and willingness to learn new skills
• Intermediate skills in Excel

Desired Qualification

• SAP experience
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Relocation:  Will not be offered at this time

Occidental does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role

Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Recruitment Fraud

It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process.  All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.

Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never: 

• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.

We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.