Accounts Payable Lead

CBN • Virginia Beach, VA

12d

About The Position

The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to join its Finance & Accounting team in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The role coordinates day-to-day accounts payable activities, helps ensure invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time, and maintains the integrity of financial records. The Accounts Payable Lead researches and resolves complex discrepancies, supports efficient workflows, and promotes consistent application of accounts payable procedures and internal controls.

The position also supports month-end close activities and reconciliations and serves as a resource for accounts payable procedures and system-related questions. The work facilitates CBN 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 and the 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 and the ability to interact professionally 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Epicor or a similar accounting system.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day accounts payable activities.
• Process and review vendor invoices and payments, ensuring financial transactions are accurate, properly documented, and completed on schedule.
• Research and resolve accounts payable discrepancies, including complex issues.
• Assist with month-end close activities and account reconciliations.
• Serve as a resource for accounts payable procedures and system-related questions.
• Support efficient workflows and consistent application of accounts payable procedures and internal controls.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to more efficient, consistent, and effective 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