Lead Accounts Payable

Christ's Church of the Valley•Peoria, AZ

18d

About The Position

Christ's Church of the Valley (CCV) is seeking a Lead Accounts Payable to support the finance team. This role involves managing daily invoice processing, communicating with vendors, and ensuring timely payments. The Finance Department plays a crucial role in coordinating daily operations and planning for future growth at CCV, one of the largest and fastest-growing churches in America.

Requirements

A passion for reaching the lost
Personal integrity in all areas of life
Must be – or willing to become – a participating member of CCV
Regularly attends worship services with their family
Is an active participant in a neighborhood group and is a regular tither
Maintains strict confidentiality with sensitive information
Able to keep assigned deadlines within a fast-paced environment
Acts and operates independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives
Strong working knowledge of AP processes, vendor management, and month-end close procedures
Customer Focus – is dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers.
Interpersonal Skills – communicates effectively both interpersonally and corporately; relates well to all kinds of people and builds effective relationships.
Self-Development – Committed to improvement, seeks constructive criticism, understands strengths and weaknesses.
Drive for Results – Steadfastly pushes self and others for results. It is action-oriented and displays focus, passion & initiative. Takes appropriate action when something needs to be done.
Administrative Skills – can multi-task effectively; is detail-oriented while maintaining an organized process. Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Data Entry – has advance skills in this area for quick and accurate entries.
Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
5+ years of accounts payable experience, including 1-2 years in supervisory or lead capacity
Experience in a high-volume, AP environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, experience with reporting and data analysis

Nice To Haves

Experience in Ministry is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Supervise and Mentor Accounts Payable staff
Oversee end-to-end AP processing including invoice receipt, coding, approval routing, and payment disbursement.
Manage weekly and off-cycle check, ACH, and wire payment runs.
Maintain vendor master data including onboarding, W-9 collection, and banking information updates.
Monitor AP aging and ensure liabilities are recorded and settled within agreed terms.
Resolve vendor disputes and escalated payment inquiries professionally and promptly.
Lead AP-related month-end close activities including accruals, cutoff review, and GL reconciliations.
Assist with internal and external audit requests related to the AP function.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance AP efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Support ERP system enhancements, automation initiatives, and AP-related system configurations.
Maintain and update AP policies, procedures, and desk documentation