Senior Accounts Payable Payment Specialist

Caris Life Sciences•Irving, TX

94d•Onsite

About The Position

At Caris, we understand that cancer is an ugly word—a word no one wants to hear, but one that connects us all. That’s why we’re not just transforming cancer care—we’re changing lives. We introduced precision medicine to the world and built an industry around the idea that every patient deserves answers as unique as their DNA. Backed by cutting-edge molecular science and AI, we ask ourselves every day: “What would I do if this patient were my mom?” That question drives everything we do. But our mission doesn’t stop with cancer. We're pushing the frontiers of medicine and leading a revolution in healthcare—driven by innovation, compassion, and purpose. Join us in our mission to improve the human condition across multiple diseases. If you're passionate about meaningful work and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, Caris is where your impact begins. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in accounting or related field
Oracle software experience is a plus
CashPro experience is a plus

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