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16816721

Accounts Payable Lead

Job Overview

Accounts Payable Lead

Location: Chicago, IL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $70,000 – $90,000 (commensurate with experience)

 

Overview
We are seeking an experienced AP Lead to oversee the day-to-day accounts payable function for a growing organization in Chicago. This hands-on role is responsible for leading daily AP operations, supporting and guiding AP staff, and ensuring timely, accurate processing of invoices and payments.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice entry, coding, approvals, and payment runs
  • Serve as the point of escalation for AP issues, vendor inquiries, and discrepancies
  • Review AP work for accuracy and completeness while providing day-to-day guidance to the team
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and established AP procedures
  • Reconcile AP activity to the general ledger and assist with month-end close
  • Support audits and participate in process improvement initiatives

 

Qualifications

  • 4–6 years of accounts payable experience, including a AP Lead/Manager role
  • Strong understanding of core AP processes and internal controls
  • Experience with ERP systems and Excel
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment


We are proactively building a pipeline of AP Leads/Manager for current and future opportunities in the Chicago market. If you are a hands-on AP professional ready to take the next step, we encourage you to apply. For confidential consideration, email your resume directly to ieasthope@talentsphere.ca



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