Accounts Payable Specialist

At Elevation Church, we look to link arms in ministry with those who are passionate about stepping into their God-given calling. While we’re a staff from all different backgrounds and walks of life, our mission is the same - to reach people with the Gospel. We’re grounded in scripture and guided by our values, so check out our website ( www.elevationchurch.org ) to be sure you’re aligned before you step into the application process with us, particularly paying attention to our Beliefs and our Code. RESPONSIBILITIES Process vendor invoices with accuracy and speed, review coding for the correct ministry area and budget line Manage the invoice processing platform, AvidXchange - from updating the system, to invoice receipt, to approval routing, to disbursement Maintain vendor relationships, resolving discrepancies and answering payment questions with clarity and care Reconcile the accounts payable ledger monthly to ensure our books stay clean and current Own W-9 collection and 1099 preparation to keep us compliant year-round Collaborate with the Credit Card Program Administrator to provide support. Track and manage employee expense reimbursements against policy Partner with ministry leaders across campuses to keep their vendors paid on time Support the month-end and year-end close by delivering timely, accurate AP reports to the Finance team MUST-HAVES Active participation in a church (we look for a lifestyle of inviting people to church, volunteering, generosity, and prioritizing community) Degree in Accounting or Finance with 2+ years of directly related experience Attention to detail with strong analytical and critical thinking skills High level of organization and ability to manage multiple invoices and deadlines at once Strong written and verbal communication skills for vendor and internal partner interactions NICE-TO-HAVES Experience working in a non-profit environment or ministry setting Experience with accounting platforms (e.g., Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, or similar) Strong Microsoft Excel skills DAY-TO-DAY We’re a Sunday-Thursday work environment . Monday-Thursday, we’re in the office (8:30AM - 5PM); on Sunday, we’re supporting the weekend worship experience either directly in our roles or by choosing a weekly serving opportunity at one of our Elevation Church campuses. There’s a lot to accomplish each week, so we’re pretty fast-paced. We’re also not afraid to pivot a strategy or project quickly to meet the needs of the weekend - adaptability is a key competence for us. Yes, we work hard. But we’re good at playing hard, too. We’re a creative staff, so there’s no shortage of activities around our offices to have some fun ! You can’t help but grow on our staff. You’ll be around some incredible people. Professional development opportunities will be all around you , both in structured and unstructured ways. We expect you to be disciplined in your spiritual practices - be in your Bible, spend time with the Lord…