Sr. AP Payment Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. AP Payment Specialist to join a growing accounting team in Irving, Texas. This role is responsible for executing accurate and timely payment activities, supporting compliance standards, and maintaining strong coordination across finance-related functions. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounts payable expertise, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Execute recurring payment cycles using multiple disbursement methods, including checks, ACH, and wire transfers, while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Administer purchasing card activity, credit card settlements, and employee reimbursement payments through financial systems and external payment platforms.

• Produce regular aging analyses and payment reporting to help monitor outstanding obligations and support cash planning.

• Review payment exceptions, including stop payments and reissues, and resolve related issues with appropriate documentation.

• Assemble wire transfer support packages, confirm approvals, and process domestic and foreign payment requests in accordance with company controls.

• Coordinate the release, distribution, and mailing of physical checks along with required remittance documentation.

• Investigate uncashed or expired payments and prepare records needed for escheatment and regulatory compliance.

• Validate vendor banking details to strengthen fraud prevention efforts and reduce payment risk.

• Partner with AP, Finance, Accounting, and Treasury teams on audits, process improvements, documentation updates, and other special projects.

• High school diploma required.

• At least 3 years of accounts payable experience in a high-volume or deadline-driven environment.

• Minimum of 1 year of direct payment processing experience, including wire transfers and foreign currency transactions.

• Strong accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining complete documentation.

• Effective organizational, time management, and prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks at once.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and issue resolution.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, as well as comfort using web-based business systems.

• Exposure to an ERP and intermediate working knowledge of Excel is required.

• Associate degree in accounting or a related field, along with Oracle or CashPro experience, is a plus.