Lead, Accounting Operations

Job overview

The Lead, Accounting Operations role is onsite in Schaumburg, IL. Compensation is not specified. The position is part of Paylocity’s growing accounting operations team. The lead owns accounts payable and related accounting processes while managing a team and supporting close, controls, reporting, and finance transformation. The role improves operational accuracy and efficiency through process ownership, automation, and system enhancements.

What you'll do

• Oversee daily AP operations, invoice processing, payments, supplier inquiries, onboarding, metrics, and payment cycles
• oversee AP accounting, accruals, close, journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• maintain GAAP and company-policy support
• monitor SOX controls and coordinate audits
• develop dashboards and KPIs
• lead process improvement and automation
• deliver system implementations and enhancements
• drive procure-to-pay transformation
• partner across Accounting, Finance, Procurement, Treasury, Tax, Technology, and business teams
• serve as escalation point for complex exceptions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead, accounting operations

schaumburg il

paylocity

onsite

accounts payable

invoice-to-pay

month-end close

sox controls

reconciliations

process improvement

automation

finance transformation

team leadership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and four or more years of relevant experience. Team leadership, process improvement, and system implementation experience are specified; automation and AI adoption are part of the role’s improvement remit.

About the employer

Paylocity is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.