Accounts Payable Lead — Financial Ops & Reporting

Ziegler; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ziegler is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in Chicago, IL to lead AP and expense reporting, manage Paramount Workplace, and oversee corporate card programs. The role requires attention to detail and strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3–7 years in Accounts Payable or related accounting roles, a degree in accounting, and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. On-site position with strong collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting preferred.
• Three to seven years of professional office experience, ideally in Accounts Payable, Accounting or similar role.
• Paramount Workplace experience preferred.
• Experience in Microsoft Suite applications, proficiency in Word and Excel required.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and effectively prioritize.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Input invoices into Workplace for weekly payment processing, ensuring proper G/L coding and correct approval chain routing.
• Review invoices input by others into Workplace.
• Maintain all vendors in Workplace.
• Onboard and provide on-going training and support to the company.
• Track monthly accruals of unpaid invoices.
• Track prepaid project expenses.
• Support annual 1099 reporting process.
• Keep current on system changes, upgrades and available products and reports.
• Issue and cancel Amex Corporate Cards; monitor balances and delinquent accounts.
• Maintain card member activity and various reports.
• Review and process Workplace expense reports and travel bookings.
• Administer the American Express Corporate Card Program.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Project management

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Accounting

Tools

Paramount Workplace

Job description

Ziegler is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in Chicago, IL to lead AP and expense reporting, manage Paramount Workplace, and oversee corporate card programs. The role requires attention to detail and strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3–7 years in Accounts Payable or related accounting roles, a degree in accounting, and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. On-site position with strong collaboration across teams.