Job Description:

The Company - Paylocity

At Paylocity, our mission is to elevate the profession of Payroll and Human Resources out of the back office and into the boardroom where it belongs. Paylocity combines innovative cloud-based technology with award-winning customer service to provide unparalleled payroll and human capital management solutions. Paylocity has been named many times as one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois. www.paylocity.com

The Environment

Paylocity offers a fast-paced and dynamic environment, consistent with our revenue growth. Paylocity fosters a can-do, casual, but powerful attitude that puts the client first. We value honesty, hard work, integrity, teamwork, and dedication to exceptional customer service, a positive work environment, embracing technology and giving back to the community. Paylocity employees enjoy many advantages and opportunities from working in an open-door and casual environment. They empower you to do your best, take the initiative to make a difference and be open to accept new challenges that may come your way.

The Position

The AP Manager position will be a key member of a growing team. Key responsibilities will include supervising all AP related activities and a team of 2-4 Staff Accountants. This is a hands-on role where the individual will be expected to work independently to fully understand the key areas of responsibility and deliver thoughtful and well-prepared analysis. This position may also assist the accounting team on other month end activities and special projects as needed.

Reports to: Sr. Manager - Accounting Operations

Status: Open

Anticipated start date: Immediately

Job Responsibilities

• Handle all supervisor-level responsibilities for 2-4 staff accountants including performance reviews and employee development.

• Supervise the day-to-day AP activities to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.

• Develop and monitor the controls to ensure timely and accurate reconciliation, payment and compliance of SOX requirements.

• Contribute to the development and ongoing maintenance of a third party procurement software to optimize results.

• Perform accrual analysis as needed for monthly and quarterly close.

• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet analysis with reconciliation to the general ledger on monthly and quarterly basis.

• Other ad hoc analyses upon management request.

Experience and Skills:

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.

• CPA completed or in process preferred.

• 4-6 years of experience in accounts payable, including 2+ years of managing professional staff (large corporation or top 10 public accounting experience a plus).

• Previous work experience in general accounting duties, account reconciliations, and general ledger.

• Intermediate to advanced level experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

   

  Skills & Abilities

• Ability to take full ownership of assignments and be self-motivated.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work under pressure of time constraints, develop processes beyond their current state and intellectual curiosity.

• Must be detail oriented, well organized, and have the ability to prioritize work and be able to work accurately with numbers.

• Desire to be an active business partner.