Accounts Payable Supervisor

At Carriage Services, we are united by our purpose of creating premier experiences through innovation, empowered partnership, and elevated service. As a member of our team, you'll join a dynamic community dedicated to setting new standards in the Funeral and Cemetery profession. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to shape the future of our industry. Carriage Services is an equal opportunity employer.

The Accounts Payable Supervisor oversees daily accounts payable operations. This role ensures timely, accurate, and compliant processing of vendor invoices and payments while maintaining strong internal controls in accordance with SOX requirements. The position supervises a team of accounts payable professionals, partners closely with internal stakeholders and field leadership, and supports audit, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives

Compensation: $80,000 - $85,000 per year plus bonus eligible

Job Type: Full-Time (Work from home on Friday's)

Location: 3040 Post Oak Blvd. Houston, Texas 77056

Responsibilities

• Supervise end-to-end accounts payable activities, including invoice intake, coding, approval workflows, payment processing, and vendor master maintenance
• Ensure timely processing of high-volume invoices across multiple legal entities, locations, and cost centers
• Oversee weekly payment runs (ACH, checks, wires) in compliance with established controls and approval matrices
• Review invoice coding and approvals to ensure accuracy, proper authorization, and adherence to company policy
• Enforce and monitor SOX-compliant internal controls over accounts payable processes
• Ensure proper segregation of duties and documentation for all AP transactions
• Perform and review control evidence, reconciliations, and management review controls
• Partner with Internal Audit, External Audit, and Corporate Accounting to support audits
• Assist in remediation of control deficiencies
• Supervise, coach, and develop Accounts Payable Specialists and Clerks
• Assign workloads and monitor productivity to meet deadlines
• Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management
• Ensure consistent application of AP policies
• Serve as escalation point for vendor inquiries and disputes
• Partner with funeral homes and cemeteries to resolve invoice discrepancies
• Support vendor onboarding and compliance requirements
• Support month-end and quarter-end close, including accruals and reconciliations
• Prepare AP schedules and audit support documentation
• Identify efficiency and automation opportunities
• Support ERP and AP system implementations
• Maintain AP procedures and metrics

Requirements

• Bachelor�s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of accounts payable experience with 2+ years in a supervisory role
• Public company / SOX environment experience preferred
• ERP system proficiency

Benefits

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance