Excelerate Energy is helping countries around the world enhance energy security through reliable LNG and power infrastructure solutions. We strive to deliver sustainable results by doing what we promise and investing in our people, assets, and technology while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship. We believe our people are our greatest asset and are committed to fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous growth. Together, we work to expand access to reliable energy for communities around the world.
JOB SUMMARY: Excelerate Energy is currently looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support the Argentina business and also its AP function globally. This position will work closely with Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Procurement, Operations, and the Houston back-office team.
The role will support the monthly accounts payable close process, compliance with company procurement and approval policies, and accounting, tax, and statutory requirements, including coordination with local finance and tax resources when needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include but are not limited to the following activities:
Review, code, and process PO and non-PO vendor invoices accurately and timely in the accounting system, including invoice workflow processing through VIM where applicable for Argentina and other countries as assigned by the Excelerate’s AP Director.
Review tax documentation related to vendor invoices, including VAT treatment, withholding taxes, perceptions, and other applicable local tax requirements.
Maintain a thorough and accurate understanding of company financial policies, signature authorization limits, procurement requirements, and approval workflows.
Review invoices for compliance with company policy and serve as an internal control point to help prevent unauthorized or unsupported payments.
Coordinate with local tax and accounting resources to support supplier documentation, statutory requirements, tax filings, and audit requests related to accounts payable activity.
Handle payment-related vendor inquiries and communicate with Accounting, Finance, Accounts Payable Director, Tax, Treasury, operations, and corporate team as needed.
Maintain organized voucher packages, payment evidence, and accounts payable files to support audit trail requirements.
Support monthly and quarterly reviews, annual corporate audits, and statutory audits.
Reconcile accounts payable balances from subledger to General Ledger, including aging analysis and related follow-up.
Support other ad hoc projects or duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
5 years prior experience in an Accounts Payable role preferred, ideally supporting an Argentine and multi-entity regional or global business’s operation.
Experience working with a high volume of invoices required.
Familiarity with Argentina tax requirements applicable to vendor invoices, including VAT, income tax and gross receipts withholdings, perceptions, tax registrations, and local invoice documentation requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related discipline a plus.
Demonstrated understanding of accounting and financial principles, with practical accounting experience preferred.
Experience supporting month-end close activities, account reconciliations, aging analysis, and audit support a plus.
Spanish fluency required; English proficiency preferred for communication with global teams.
Proficiency in SAP is highly desired.
Experience with VIM or similar SAP-integrated invoice workflow / automation tools is preferred.
Proficient level of experience with Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, is preferred.
Strong work ethic and sense of urgency required.
Customer service orientation, with excellent follow-up and follow-through expected.
Strong influencing, collaboration, and critical thinking skills required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is based.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Excelerate Energy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Excelerate Energy is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and employment processes. If you need an accommodation to apply for a role or to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis consistent with applicable laws
