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JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Accounts Payable Rep II will participate in the daily accounting and clerical functions of Lakewood Church (LWC), including data record entry, reporting activities, and communications. This position is involved the performance of intermediate bookkeeping and familiarity with the operations and objectives of an internal payment processing system.
This position reports directly to the Accounts Payable Manager.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION
Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of LWC policies and procedures related to the Accounts Payable department
Monitor the accounts payable inbox in Outlook
Create PDF invoice files and documents and attach to invoice entries in the accounting system
Request and attach required federal ID documents to the vendor accounts (W9, W8-Ben, Form 8233)
Enter vendor invoices into the accounting system accurately and timely
Respond to and/or escalate vendor inquiries in a timely and courteous manner
Retrieve supporting documents related to weekly check runs
Create vendor accounts in the accounting system
Reconcile monthly vendor statements and related transactions (invoices, credit memos, and payments)
Document processes and policies as needed for management review
Monitor vendor terms to take advantage of special discount opportunities
Schedule and prepare vendor payments (payment proposals)
Prepare various vendor reports as necessary (Open Invoice)
Train/cross train with other team members
Other duties as assigned
MINISTERIAL DUTIES
As an employee of Lakewood Church, you are a part of an over 60-year legacy of faith. As a part of the Lakewood team, you are a key part of our mission in taking the Hope found in Jesus to the world. This means that as part of your job responsibilities, you are considered a spiritual leader in the Church. You are responsible for communicating the Church’s beliefs and our mission to our congregants, to maintain a lifestyle consistent with the Scriptures, and are you required to belong to the Church as part of our faith community. This will also include:
Regular attendance at Church services and classes,
Serving as a Prayer Partner or as a volunteer in any ministry of the Church, and
Serving our community through local outreaches from time to time when needed by the Church
QUALIFICATIONS:
Uncompromised commitment to Lakewood Church’s vision, values and core beliefs
Typing Proficiency of at least 50-60 WPM with 85-90% accuracy
Intermediate knowledge of general accounting principles, practices, and procedures
Intermediate knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel
Strong attention to detail and thoroughness
Ability to work independently and with a team, in a fast-paced, high volume environment, with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be motivated and able to work with minimum supervision
Maintain confidentiality of all records
Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX preferred
Some college coursework in Accounting, Finance or General Business required
2+ years of recent related experience in accounts payable or purchasing