Lead Accounts Payable

Christ's Church of the Valley; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Christ's Church of the Valley is seeking a Lead Accounts Payable professional to oversee and mentor the AP team, manage end-to-end invoice processing, and ensure timely payments to vendors. The role requires strong knowledge of AP processes, vendor management, and month-end close.

The successful candidate will maintain vendor data, monitor aging, and drive continuous improvements within the AP function, including ERP-related enhancements and audits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years accounts payable experience.
• Supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume AP environment.
• Experience with Excel and reporting.

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 promptly.
• Lead AP-related month-end close activities including accruals and GL reconciliations.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests related to AP.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance AP efficiency and scalability.
• Support ERP system enhancements and AP-related configurations.

Skills

AP processes

Vendor management

Month-end close

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Christ's Church of the Valley is one of the largest and fastest-growing churches in America. We are a church that is dedicated to WIN people to Christ, TRAIN believers to become disciples and SEND disciples to impact the world. CCV is one church with many locations. The Finance Department helps to coordinate the daily operations of CCV as well as plans for future growth.The Lead Accounts Payable role supports the finance team by managing daily invoice processing, communicating with internal and external vendors, and ensuring accurate and timely payments to vendors.

Job Description

• 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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Character

• 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

Competency

• 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

Education & Experience

• 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
• Experience in Ministry is preferred but not required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

General Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of employees. CCV Leadership reserves the right to revise the position, its job functions, minimum qualifications and other aspects of the position in any way at any time.

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