Logo
NextPlay Jobs

Accounts Payable Team Lead

NextPlay Jobs, Deerfield, Illinois, United States, 60063

Save Job

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

This range is provided by NextPlay Jobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $40.00/hr - $55.00/hr

Accounts Payable Team Lead– Home Services Industry (Immediate Start)

$40-$55 per hour

Our client, a rapidly expanding company in the

home services sector , is seeking an

Accounts Team Lead

to join their team immediately. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys improving systems and processes, and has strong leadership experience overseeing AP operations and offshore teams.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the accounts payable team (including offshore staff) to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency.

Manage the full AP cycle — invoice coding, vendor management, payment approvals (checks, ACH, wire), and reconciliations.

Serve as the primary liaison with vendors and internal departments to resolve payment issues and discrepancies.

Prepare and distribute AP reports, process urgent payment requests, and support internal and external audits.

Oversee month-end and year-end close activities related to accounts payable.

Develop, document, and enforce AP policies and procedures that maintain internal controls and compliance.

Identify and implement process improvements and automation to streamline workflows.

Ensure compliance with financial regulations (including 1099s) and company policies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Strong understanding of accounting principles and AP procedures.

Proven experience leading AP teams and managing offshore operations.

Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

High attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced setting.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred).

Experience with

Sage Intacct

and/or

ServiceTitan

highly preferred.

Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced Excel skills.

Experience driving process improvement or automation initiatives is a plus.

Location Bannockburn, IL (Hybrid)

Start Date As soon as this week.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Consumer Services

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NextPlay Jobs by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Accounts Payable Team Lead” roles. Locations and salary ranges for interim and related roles are listed below as examples:

Niles, IL $111,770.00-$139,712.00

Libertyville, IL $145,000.00-$165,000.00

Chicago, IL $110,000.00-$130,000.00

Chicago, IL $113,000.00-$149,000.00

Chicago, IL $60,000.00-$85,000.00

Greater Chicago Area $63,000.00-$80,000.00

Arlington Heights, IL $85,000.00-$95,000.00

Chicago, IL $70,000.00-$78,000.00

Lombard, IL $66,000.00-$78,000.00

Interim Senior Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist — multiple locations

Note We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

#J-18808-Ljbffr