Accounts Payable Specialist

Overview of BLOC Ministries

We are an inner city ministry that lives and works in the neighborhoods we serve. Our mission exists to build relationships with our neighbors and share hope in brokenness. We target neighborhoods that are underserved. We have a staff size of about 80 where we have after school programs, sports performance center, houses for women in sex trafficking, men and women transitional homes, equine therapy, immigrant welcome center and other forms of ministry to love our neighbors.

In this role

BLOC Ministries is looking for a highly organized and service-minded Accounts Payable Specialist to steward the financial resources that fuel our mission. This role is responsible for ensuring invoices and expenses are processed accurately, vendors are paid promptly, grant-funded expenditures are tracked correctly, and financial records remain complete and reliable. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a detail-focused environment, enjoys working behind the scenes to support ministry operations, and is committed to using their financial and administrative skills to help advance the mission of building relationships and sharing hope in brokenness.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full vendor payment process
• Support the integrity of accounting records
• Monitor expenditures across grants and programs
• Generate financial summaries
• Maintain effective working partnerships with vendors and staff

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, or general accounting.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting, grant funding, or fund accounting is preferred.
• Experience using QuickBooks Online.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, accounting principles, and financial recordkeeping.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in data entry and financial reporting.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Personal & Ministry Qualifications

• Demonstrates a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and supports the mission, vision, and values of BLOC Ministries.
• Serves with integrity, humility, and a heart of stewardship, recognizing that every financial resource represents an opportunity to further God's work.
• Committed to excellence, accountability, and ethical financial practices.