Accounts Payable Officer  

About the role

The accounts payable team provides an efficient, accurate and reliable end to end function, including processing incoming invoices, data entry, payment runs, remittance advice processing, and credit card reconciliation. You will use high level of attention to detail when checking invoices for accuracy and matching them against purchase orders. You will also be one of the primary contacts for suppliers and will be responsible for monitoring outstanding payments and following up any queries.

Key responsibilities

Reporting to the Corporate Accounting Manager, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• manage accurate and timely processing of invoices, expense claims and reimbursements in the procure to pay system
• creating, maintaining and reconciling supplier accounts
• maintenance of supplier information, ensuring the data is up to date and accurate at all times
• processing of payment runs, ensuring no errors
• administer the procure to pay system - Esker Australia 
• liaising with suppliers to resolve queries promptly and professionally
• month end cost allocation journals 
• provide a high level of customer service to all stakeholders in relation to accounts payable and procurement enquiries and, where necessary take corrective action
• provide accurate and timely accounts payable reports 
• additional ad-hoc duties as requested  

Mandatory Requirements

• Current National Police Record Check
• International Police Check (if required)
• Current driver's licence to drive in Australia

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• a minimum 1-2 years of experience in an accounts payable role
• effective written and verbal communication skills
• a willingness to learn new software applications and systems
• effective organisational, planning and multitasking skills 
• strong computer literacy skills and proficiency with the MS suite, specifically Excel, Outlook and Word
• previous experience using Esker P2P system or similar systems will be highly regarded
• bookkeeping or accounting related qualifications will be highly regarded
• strong numerical ability and data entry skills including high attention to detail
• superior customer service focus and enjoy working in a team environment
• positive, self-motivated professional with a can-do attitude

We offer

• attractive remuneration with not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
• convenient central CBD location
• flexible work arrangements
• a rewarding career in a growing service sector
• a supportive team environment
• the opportunity to work alongside and empower people with disability to reach their maximum potential
• ongoing training, team support and professional development