Join our growing Finance team as an Accounts Payable Specialist! In this role, you will process various expenditures, and have a direct impact on the financial reporting function of the organization. This requires attention to detail, the ability to interact with vendors and other departments, and helps ensure proper recording and reporting. EMF has over 1,000 radio stations and translator signals and this role will have a direct impact on our millions of listeners, supporters and donors!

This opportunity is in-office in Franklin, TN. 

On a day to day basis you will:

• Process daily payable invoices, check requests, and employee expense reimbursements.
• Maintain and update invoice journals.
• Process weekly check runs.
• Help maintain invoice electronic filing system
• Code invoices based on EMF’s chart of accounts, as well as other dimensions. 
• Work with vendors and team members to reconcile vendor accounts as needed.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with vendors, management, and other team members.
• Work cohesively with the team in Accounts Payable Department.
• Complete special projects as directed by the Accounting Supervisor or Controller.

 Background and qualifications needed:

• Minimum of six months of financial processing (payables, receivables, donor processing), or related experience.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports and speak effectively with vendors and fellow team members.
• Ability to define problems collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).  Experience with NetSuite preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently; establishing and meeting performance/ministry goals.
• Exhibits versatility and flexibility. Adapts to change while maintaining a positive attitude and high productivity.

Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, CA, with a singular radio station, EMF today owns and operates the nation's two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including pod-casts, books, films, concerts, and events. EMF employs nearly 500 team members between its offices in Nashville, TN, Rocklin, CA, and field locations around the country. You can view our mission and values here Mission, Beliefs & Values. 

What we can offer you:

As the nation’s largest nonprofit Christian Broadcast/Media organization, we provide a competitive salary – and that’s not all! Our Total Rewards package also includes outstanding medical, dental and vision protection, as well as a robust 401K plan. You will have access to a wide variety of programs to help you balance your work and personal life, including a generous paid time off policy, learning, growth and advancement opportunities. Even better, we have some cool not so usual benefits, like the ability to pray openly, be plugged in at Christian concerts, and represent our ministry at industry networking opportunities. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMF makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and the promotion of equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class, characteristic or status. However, EMF is also a religious non-profit organization where all team members contribute to the Company’s mission of encouraging our audiences “to have a meaningful relationship with Christ.” Therefore, pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), EMF has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Company’s Statement of Faith. Also, as a religious non-profit organization, the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.