Accounts Payable Associate

Lifeway Christian Resources

. Lives out Lifeway’s mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work .

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lives out Lifeway’s mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work
Review invoices related to Lifeway POs to ensure prices match on each line and quantities match received quantities
Enter invoices into the Accounts Payable (AP) system for payment after resolving matching discrepancies
Monitor for early pay discounts and ensure they are applied appropriately
Research discrepancies in quantities received and/or price with the purchasing department, warehouse, and/or supplier
Reconcile statements received from suppliers with AP records to find missing invoices, credits, and/or chargebacks, and enter them into the AP system
Develop and improve relationships with suppliers, supporting departments, and finance department employees
Make general ledger journal entries as necessary to accrue PO invoices into the appropriate fiscal year
Document work procedures in manuals for cross-training other employees
Maintain records related to any suppliers (check requests or PO invoices) that elect recurring payments
Enter recurring payments into the AP system
Regularly review the Unpaid Receipts report to follow-up on supplier invoicing
Review reports related to POs to determine if any write-offs may need to occur

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree, preferred
Minimum of 1 year of experience in accounts payable
Intermediate computer skills, including proficiency in business and financial systems
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including data entry, tracking, and basic analysis
Strong mathematical and numerical skills with attention to financial accuracy
Solid problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
Effective written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Basic knowledge of accounting principles, including GAAP and financial processes
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Actively involved in an evangelical Christian church

Benefits

Comp & perks

healthcare
vacation and sick time
holiday pay
care days
401(k) plan
maternity and paternity leave
adoption assistance
mission trip time
equipment and resources to ensure a productive workspace

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Hard Skills & Tools

accounts payableinvoice processinggeneral ledger journal entriesdata entryfinancial analysisreconciliationproblem-solvingmathematical skillsGAAPfinancial systems

Soft Skills

attention to detailcommunication skillsorganizational skillstime managementcross-functional collaborationrelationship buildingdiscrepancy resolutionadaptabilityteamworkcommitment to values

Certifications

Bachelor's degree