Accounts Officer

About Us"My hope is that in 25 years' time, housing poverty will be history. Easier said than done, but can we ignore this crisis at hand?" Steve Bevington - Managing Director of Community Housing Limited.CHL was founded by Steve who has lived experience of homelessness and is now the Managing Director. Steve believes everyone has the right to a safe and secure home.Join our multi-award winning not for profit organisation, managing over 11,000 new and existing properties. Join our collaborative team culture so we can together deliver the best possible service and outcomes and can make a meaningful impact on the lives of people experiencing homelessness. Support people living on low to moderate incomes, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those living with a disability.The RoleUndertaking accounts payable & receivable activities in accordance with compliance, auditor and accounting standards. Your previous experience would include data entry, importing, and reconciliations and liaising with internal and external stakeholders regarding reimbursements, credit cards and petty cash and other queries.About YouTo be successful for this role, you will demonstrate relevant experience in a similar role, including exposure to high volume invoicing. In addition, you will have a good working knowledge and understanding of financial/accounting systems and intermediate level Microsoft Office skills.Essential Criteria: Ability to handle a high volume of work and priorities effectively. Strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and a caring and empathetic nature. Ability to work independently and as an effective team member, with a commitment to engaging in a supportive and collaborative team culture. Quick thinking, resilient, and able to thrive in a multitasking environment where no day is ever the same! Ability to compose professional correspondence via email to internal and external stakeholders. Exceptional communication skills with fluency in both written and spoken English -mandatory. Computer literacy, including confidence using Microsoft Word and ExcelTo apply online, please click on the appropriate link.To be considered applicants must respond to the application questions and submit a cover letter and resume. For a confidential conversation about the position please contact Lyn Hyman our Accounts Payable Team Leader lyn.hyman@chl.org.au 03 9978 9054.We look forward to hearing from you.