Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing and managing financial transactions related to vendor relationships, vendor payments and purchasing card activities. This role ensures accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with university and church policies and applicable regulations, while providing excellent service to internal departments and external partners. As the university expands into international markets, this position will also support global payment operations, helping to establish efficient, compliant, and culturally aware financial practices across borders. Responsibilities Process domestic and international vendor invoices in accordance with university and church policies and tax regulations. Serves as the primary contact for senior finance leadership on A/P issues. Serve as the primary point of contact for onboarding vendors, vendor inquiries, disputes, and resolution. Manage and resolve payment discrepancies and maintain strong vendor and banking relationships both domestically and internationally. Assist in establishing vendor payment processes in new international locations. Monitor card usage and escalation potential misuse or policy violations. Provide training and guidance to university staff on accounts payable procedures, vendor management, purchasing card policies, and refund processes. Recommend process improvements to support scalability and efficiency. Assist with quarterly and year-end reconciliation and compliance reporting. Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations. Qualifications Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. 2 - 3 years of experience in accounts payable, vendor management, or financial operations. Experience with domestic and international payments or global vendor relations preferred. Proven record of leading cross-border finance functions. Skills To Be Successful Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with international banking systems and multi-currency transactions. Commitment to accuracy, integrity, and continuous learning. About Us Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom. Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints