Accounts Payable Lead

Accounts Payable Lead

Finance and Accounting – Virginia Beach, VA

Make Your Accounting Skills Part of Something Bigger!

The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) is looking for an Accounts Payable Lead to join our Finance & Accounting team in Virginia Beach. In this role, you'll help coordinate day-to-day accounts payable activities, ensure invoices and payments are processed accurately and timely, and maintain the integrity of financial records. You'll also help resolve complex discrepancies, support efficient workflows, and promote consistent application of accounts payable procedures and internal controls. Serving in this position facilitates ministry activities and contributes to CBN's Biblical mission to advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ worldwide.

If you're an experienced, detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and helping keep financial operations running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.

The salary range for this position is $45,000 - $55,000 annually. Final compensation within this range will be determined based on a combination of education, relevant experience, and demonstrated skills aligned with the role requirements.

What You'll Do

You'll play an important role in the day-to-day operations of CBN's Finance & Accounting team by coordinating accounts payable activities, processing and reviewing vendor invoices and payments, and helping ensure financial transactions are accurate, properly documented, and completed on schedule. You'll research and resolve discrepancies, assist with month-end close activities and reconciliations, and serve as a resource for accounts payable procedures and system-related questions.

What You'll Bring

• Three to five years of accounts payable or related accounting experience, with demonstrated responsibility for invoice processing, payment activities, and account reconciliation
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, procedures, payment cycles, and internal controls
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including general ledger coding, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including sorting, formulas, data analysis, and financial data management
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Epicor or a similar accounting system, with the ability to research transactions and resolve system-related discrepancies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies, identify errors or unusual activity, and determine appropriate resolutions
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to review financial transactions and supporting documentation for completeness and compliance
• Ability to coordinate multiple accounts payable priorities, manage competing deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a time-sensitive environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with internal staff, management, and external vendors
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills, with a collaborative, professional, and solutions-focused approach
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, resolve routine and complex issues, and recognize when escalation or additional review is needed
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to more efficient, consistent, and effective accounts payable practices
• Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities while consistently meeting deadlines

Why Work at CBN

At CBN, your work supports a global ministry and contributes to the mission of advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We also believe in investing in the people who make that mission possible. CBN offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation and sick time, paid parental leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, department and ministry-wide chapel time, substantial tuition reduction for employees and dependent through our partnership with Regent University, and more. Employees have the opportunity to be part of a workplace where faith, purpose, and service are woven into the workday.

CBN is a global nonprofit ministry demonstrating the love of God by sharing the Gospel through digital content, traditional media, and humanitarian aid. CBN offers a professional and rewarding work environment, competitive salary, and benefits package to include healthcare for full-time positions. If you meet the listed qualifications and are in agreement with CBN's mission and purpose, please click apply or visit our CBN Job Board at for application and benefit information.

We are unable to give full consideration to resumes without applications.

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