Accounts Payable Specialist

Elevation Church • Matthews, NC

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

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

Benefits

• Elevation Church pays 100% of every employee’s medical benefits for full-time staff
• 403b with 4% match
• Dental & Vision benefits
• Paid time off for life, vacations, and rest
• Elevation Church subsidizes 6 sessions of counseling annually
• Basic Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree