Accounts Payable Lead

The Christian Broadcasting Network • Virginia Beach, VA

14d • $45,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) is hiring an Accounts Payable Lead for its Finance & Accounting team in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This role coordinates day-to-day accounts payable activities, processes and reviews vendor invoices and payments, and helps ensure transactions are accurate, properly documented, and completed on schedule. The position supports the integrity of financial records and the consistent application of accounts payable procedures and internal controls.

The Accounts Payable Lead researches and resolves discrepancies, assists with month-end close activities and reconciliations, and serves as a resource for accounts payable procedures and system-related questions. The role also helps identify process improvements and support efficient workflows. The work facilitates CBN's ministry activities and contributes to its mission of advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ worldwide.

Requirements

• Three to five years of accounts payable or related accounting experience, including responsibility for invoice processing, payment activities, and account reconciliation.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, procedures, payment cycles, and internal controls.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including general ledger coding, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including sorting, formulas, data analysis, and financial data management.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Epicor or a similar accounting system, and ability to research transactions and resolve system-related discrepancies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate discrepancies, identify errors or unusual activity, and determine appropriate resolutions.
• High accuracy and attention to detail when reviewing financial transactions and supporting documentation for completeness and compliance.
• Ability to coordinate multiple accounts payable priorities, manage competing deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a time-sensitive environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for professional interaction with internal staff, management, and external vendors.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills, with a collaborative, professional, and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, resolve routine and complex issues, and recognize when escalation or additional review is needed.
• Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and ability to adapt to changing priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Agreement with CBN's mission and purpose.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day accounts payable activities.
• Process and review vendor invoices and payments accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain the integrity of financial records and ensure transactions are properly documented.
• Apply accounts payable procedures and internal controls consistently.
• Research and resolve routine and complex discrepancies, including system-related issues.
• Assist with month-end close activities and account reconciliations.
• Serve as a resource for accounts payable procedures and system-related questions.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to more efficient and consistent accounts payable practices.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Department and ministry-wide chapel time
• Substantial tuition reduction for employees and dependents through a partnership with Regent University

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed