Senior AP Payment Specialist

About the role

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.

This role is critical in ensuring that sensitive financial information is transmitted securely and high-volume payments are processed accurately. The Senior Accounts Payable Payment Specialist will work closely with the Finance, Accounting, and Treasury teams to produce accurate and timely transactional processing related to purchasing and financial operations. This position is located at the Irving, TX headquarters and reports directly to the Senior Manager-Accounts Payable.

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

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

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

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.