Lead Accounting Operations

Paylocity

. Oversee daily accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, payment execution, supplier inquiries, exception management, supplier onboarding, operational performance metrics, and payment cycle management .

Posted 10/13/2026contractRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, month-end close, and reconciliations, while ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls. Proven ability to lead process improvements and system transformations, leveraging analytical skills to drive operational efficiency and automation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accounts Payable OperationsMonth-End CloseInternal ControlsProcess ImprovementP2P Process Transformation

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Hard Skills

Invoice ProcessingAccrualsJournal EntriesBalance Sheet ReconciliationsVariance AnalysisOperational Performance MetricsException ManagementGAAP ComplianceKPI DevelopmentFinancial Analytics

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingTeam LeadershipCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookERP SystemsAI-Enabled Tools

Industry Keywords

Big 4 ExperienceFinance TransformationOperational ReportingAutomationCompliance Focused

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee daily accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, payment execution, supplier inquiries, exception management, supplier onboarding, operational performance metrics, and payment cycle management
Own AP-related accounting activities, including prepaid expense accounting, accruals, month-end close, journal entries, balance sheet and aging reconciliations, variance analysis, and resolution of reconciling items
Ensure accounting judgment and accurate support for invoice, payment, close, and reconciliation activities in accordance with GAAP, company policy, contractual requirements, and service levels
Execute and monitor SOX-related internal controls and coordinate internal and external audit requests and walkthroughs
Identify control gaps and implement sustainable corrective actions
Develop and maintain operational dashboards, KPIs, and analytics, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership
Lead process improvement, operational efficiency, automation, AI adoption, and process optimization initiatives
Lead solution delivery and system implementations or enhancements, including assessment, requirements definition, process design, testing, issue resolution, change adoption, and validation
Drive P2P process and system transformation initiatives
Collaborate across Accounting, Finance, Procurement, Treasury, Tax, Technology, and business teams
Serve as an escalation point and subject matter expert for complex supplier, accounting, payment, reconciliation, control, and system exceptions
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
4+ years of experience in accounting operations, accounts payable, or related accounting functions
Hands-on experience with month-end close, accruals, prepaid expenses, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, exception management, and internal controls
Prior experience leading teams, projects, process improvement initiatives, and system implementations or enhancements
Strong accounting knowledge, including close activities, reconciliations, control execution, and complex exception resolution
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to lead, coach, and develop team members while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to establish process ownership, drive accountability, and lead sustainable change
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Big 4 and/or corporate experience preferred
Experience with P2P process transformation, automation, operational reporting, ERP, P2P, workflow, analytics, automation, or AI-enabled tools preferred
Continuous improvement mindset and demonstrated interest in automation, AI adoption, scalable operating models, and finance transformation
Detail oriented, organized, compliance focused, and able to balance operational execution with strategic initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal-opportunity employment and commitment to full inclusion
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities
Employee resource groups (ERGs)
Employee experiences supporting diversity, inclusion, and innovation