Accounts Payable Specialist

Elevation Church • Matthews, NC

59d • 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: Mid Level