Senior AP Specialist - Multi-Entity Church Finance

Calvaryftl; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvary Chapel in Fort Lauderdale, FL, seeks a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to own the accounts payable function for a multi-entity organization with a $100MM+ annual operating budget and 1,000+ invoices per month across vendor payables, reimbursements, and a corporate card program.

The role requires strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with policy and vendor agreements.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of accounts payable experience.
• Degree in accounting/finance or related field preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and electronic invoice processing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Discretion with confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AP for a multi-entity organization with a $100MM+ annual operating budget and 1,000+ invoices per month across vendor payables, employee reimbursements, and a corporate card program.
• Review coding, approvals and supporting documentation on all payment requests, confirming legitimacy within policy.
• Execute approved payment runs, releasing only what has cleared independent approval.
• Design, maintain, and evaluate internal controls for all outgoing expenditures and AP processes.
• Work with IT and the accounting team on timely submission of 1099s and 1096s; assist in annual audit.
• Month-end close and reconciliations of accounts payable; provide timely financial statements and cash flow insights.
• Identify and implement AP process improvements and drive consistency across ministries and entities.

Skills

Accounts payable

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Ramp

Job description

Calvary Chapel in Fort Lauderdale, FL, seeks a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to own the accounts payable function for a multi-entity organization with a $100MM+ annual operating budget and 1,000+ invoices per month across vendor payables, reimbursements, and a corporate card program.

The role requires strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with policy and vendor agreements.