NorthStar Memorial Group is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist at our Home Office in the Galleria area and is 100% in-office. Our home office employees are committed to providing support to our on-site teams, empowering them to better assist and guide our client families during their most difficult moments. Our open-door policy means your voice is heard, and your ideas matter. Passion is at the heart of everything we do - from the dedication of every team member, we're driven by a shared commitment to excellence for the customers we serve.

Responsibilities

• Monitor invoices in the AP system to ensure they are paid promptly
• Determine weekly ACH, check and wire requirements, and send ACH and check files to the bank and wire requirements to the Executive Assistant to the CEO
• Process corporate check requests noting proper documentation, accuracy in coding, and appropriate authorization
• Supervise all work assigned to the offshore accounting team as it relates to accounts payable
• Resolve invoice discrepancies (i.e. duplications, unusual amounts, etc.)
• Issue 1099’s to vendors and file reports with the IRS
• Communicate with outside vendors and internal customers and respond to questions and inquiries
• Reconcile the accounts payable aging and other assigned accounts to the general ledger
• Assist with special projects and research as requested
• Assist with PCard requests
• Monitor local check requests from the Local Check Register

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-4 years solid experience in accounts payable
• General accounting experience is a plus
• Proficiency in Excel
• Familiarity with Sage 500 software is a plus
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Ability to work within established timeframes/deadlines
• A high level of honesty and integrity

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.