Job Description
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST
POSITION TYPE: Full Time
CAMPUS: Central
REPORTS TO: Senior Staff Accountant
Summary
Our heart is to bring transformation to every life through the power of Jesus Christ.
Work Environment: Mostly office environment but does require remote work at campus locations on occasion. This position works on weekdays and sometimes requires odd, non-business hours for holiday services, emergencies, and extenuating circumstances.
Position Description
Monitor and manage all incoming AP correspondence, including Accounting AP inbox
Follow up with vendors on invoice inquiries and discrepancies
Ensure timeliness of vendor payments based on terms and contractual agreements
Maintain accounts payable reports, spreadsheets, and AP files
Effectively manage multiple email addresses and calendars to streamline communication
Process departmental staff requests including check requests, invoices, and assistance with Divvy, Bill.com and/or Church Community Builder.
Help support donors with giving statements and processing donations
Help maintain and improve standard operating procedures
Provide administrative support to various Accounting and Finance functions
Manage 1099 contractors and W9 documents for a tax-exempt organization
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of the practices, methods, and software utilized in accounts payable, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Knowledge of accounting practices and protocol related to checks and balance procedures
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Capable of coordinating multiple tasks and adjusting to the changing priorities, meeting deadlines, and scheduling of a growing church
Demonstrate a strong work ethic and take initiative
Ability to multitask in a challenging environment, balance competing priorities and tight deadlines, work under pressure and remain flexible
Must be able to use discretion and always maintain confidentiality
Demonstrate sound judgment in decision making
Understanding of and alignment with the core values, mission, and vision of the church
Must be integral and committed to living a public life that is founded in Christ and above reproach
Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sit for 6 or more hours at a time.
Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as a computer keyboard, mouse, and similar machines.
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs
and moving your whole body, such as bending, lifting, balancing, walking,
stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and handling of equipment.
Ability to lift/carry, up to approximately 50 pounds occasionally may be required.
Ability to travel by car to/from LifeFamily campuses, church house and venues.
Physical mobility and endurance to perform tasks while standing/walking for long
periods of time (60 minutes or more).
Hours:
● Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:30 pm
● Participate in church services and events as needed