Accounting Supervisor (AP Help Desk) - Occidental Petroleum Corp.(Oxy) : Job Details

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.

Occidental strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

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 Supervisor Accounts Payable within our AP Help Desk group based in Midland, TX.

Essential Job Duties:

* Manages and evaluates the performance of direct reports and ensure staff development, including hiring and disciplinary action

* Ensure sufficient training provided to the Help Desk staff members.

* Acts as key contact for field offices to surface issues and concerns. Works heavily with Supplier, Accounting, Purchasing, Operations, Accounts Payable Field Office, and Accounts Payable Corporate Office.

* Develop consistent procedures to maintain controls in accordance with policies.

* Responsible for resolving any issues/problems within area of responsibility.

* Make recommendation for streamlining and improved interaction between Purchasing, Operations, Accounts Payable Field Office, and Accounts Payable Corporate Office.

* Direct, review and recommend solutions to problems encountered by suppliers and teams across the organization.

* Coordinate workload of the department.

* Approve hourly payroll for employees

* Coordinate AP Activities associated with acquisitions

* Ensures proper utilization of current systems that affect the processing of customer inquiries and ticketing system.

* Exercise discretion and independent judgement when working with teams across the organization.

* Represent AP including independent judgement when working high profile/significant special projects, which includes any confidential projects with respect to research, recommendations, and overall Accounts Payable and business impact decision making.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in business-related field or equivalent work experience in Finance

< >Help Desk Experience PreferredExpert knowledge of Ariba/SAPStrong Presentation Skills to large groupsStrong analytical skills which include process reviews, root cause identification, recommendations to remediate and reduce risk with process, business, and/or personnel changes, and ability to implement necessary business changes.Ability to maintain a customer service demeanor and professionalism in sensitive and challenging situations and collaborate well with all levels of managementStrong research skills which include discussing issues with customers within and outside of AP.Adapts well to changes in responsibilities and workloads which could include adjusted work schedule at timesPrioritize daily activities and flexibility to handle multiple requests at various timesExcellent computer skills including Excel, Word, and Power PointExperienced in electronic invoicing, document imaging, and workflow systems (e.g., Ariba, SAP, and FileNet).Must be willing to travel as needed.

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.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.