Senior Accounts Payable Payment Specialist

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Position Summary

The Senior Accounts Payable Payment Specialist is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of payments for goods and services. This role is critical in ensuring that sensitive financial information is transmitted securely and high-volume payments are processed accurately. Payment processing formats will include check, ACH, wire, and payment portals as well as internal account transfers. This position is located at the Irving, TX headquarters of Caris Life Sciences, directly reporting to the Senior Manager-Accounts Payable, and will work closely with the Finance, Accounting, and Treasury teams to produce accurate and timely transactional processing related to purchasing and financial operations. The successful candidate will utilize strong business understanding, accounts payable payment expertise, solid communication skills, and keen attention to detail to become an effective team member at every level of the organization, understanding business objectives and providing insightful accurate reporting in support of those objectives.

Job Responsibilities

Process weekly payments, utilizing check, ACH, and wire formats

Manage purchasing and credit card payments in ERP system and payment portals

Handle employee reimbursement batches and payments

Generate weekly payables aging and payment reports

Void and reissue payments as needed

Prepare wire packets with appropriate documentation and approvals

Process wire payables and payments in ERP system

Distribute and mail paper checks with required documentation

Research stale-dated checks and prepare escheatment records

Verify supplier banking information to support fraud prevention

Support internal and external audit requests

Perform ad hoc payment and research tasks as needed

Participate in special projects and initiatives within the Accounting department

Collaborate with AP, Finance, Accounting, and Treasury teams to improve processes

Ensure policies, procedures, and documentation are current and accurate

Help standardize workflows for efficiency in a growing environment

Required Qualifications

High school diploma

3+ years accounts payable experience

1+ years payment processing experience, including bank wire transfers and foreign currency transactions

Strong attention to detail and thoroughness

Strong organizational and time management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and meet deadlines

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and general working knowledge of Internet for business use

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree in accounting or related field

Oracle software experience is a plus

CashPro experience is a plus

Physical Demands

Must possess ability to sit and / or stand for long periods of time

Must possess ability to perform repetitive motion

Training

• All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee

Conditions of Employment : Individual must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check ( applicable for certain positions) and reference verification.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Caris Life Sciences is a leading innovator in molecular science and artificial intelligence focused on fulfilling the promise of precision medicine through quality and innovation.

Caris is committed to quality and excellence at our state-of-the-art laboratories. Learn more about our tissue lab and the advanced technologies that are helping improve the lives of cancer patients.