Contractor - Accounts Payable Specialist
Caris Life Sciences
August 29, 2026
On-site
Irving, TX
Corporate Functions
Position Summary
The Accounts Payable Specialist supports external vendors and internal managers with accounts payable processes. Responsibilities include identifying self-assessed sales tax invoices, verifying vendor invoice accuracy, processing 3-way matches for PO-related invoices, coding non-PO invoices to correct general ledger segments, and assisting with the 1099 process. Works with Finance and Accounting to ensure accurate and timely transactional processing for purchasing and financial operations.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist with AP team communication (internal and external)
- Identify self-assessed sales tax invoices
- Verify accuracy of vendor invoices scanned into the accounting system
- Process monthly consolidated billings using system templates
- Process 3-way matches for PO-related invoices
- Assist with audit requests
- Participate in special accounting projects/initiatives
- Research price discrepancies and communicate with procurement to resolve
- Code non-PO invoices with correct general ledger segments
- Help improve department processes via ongoing communication with AP/Finance
- Assist with 1099 review and other accounting projects
- Ensure policies, procedures, and documentation are current/accurate
- Standardize procedures for efficiency
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma
- 1+ years of experience
- Strong attention to detail and thoroughness
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to problem-solve, multi-task, and follow up on issues
- Deadline-driven
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and working knowledge of the Internet for business use
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in accounting or related field
- Oracle software experience (plus)
The Accounts Payable Specialist supports external vendors and internal managers with accounts payable processes. Responsibilities include identifying self-assessed sales tax invoices, verifying vendor invoice accuracy, processing 3-way matches for PO-related invoices, coding non-PO invoices to correct general ledger segments, and assisting with the 1099 process. Works with Finance and Accounting to ensure accurate and timely transactional processing for purchasing and financial operations.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist with AP team communication (internal and external)
- Identify self-assessed sales tax invoices
- Verify accuracy of vendor invoices scanned into the accounting system
- Process monthly consolidated billings using system templates
- Process 3-way matches for PO-related invoices
- Assist with audit requests
- Participate in special accounting projects/initiatives
- Research price discrepancies and communicate with procurement to resolve
- Code non-PO invoices with correct general ledger segments
- Help improve department processes via ongoing communication with AP/Finance
- Assist with 1099 review and other accounting projects
- Ensure policies, procedures, and documentation are current/accurate
- Standardize procedures for efficiency
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma
- 1+ years of experience
- Strong attention to detail and thoroughness
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to problem-solve, multi-task, and follow up on issues
- Deadline-driven
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and working knowledge of the Internet for business use
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in accounting or related field
- Oracle software experience (plus)