AddressWe are looking for an Accounts Officer to join our team in Joseph Avenue, Moorabbin Airport. In this critical role, you will oversee the entire Accounts Receivable function, reporting directly to the Accounts Supervisor.
Your primary focus will be on managing the Accounts Receivable process for the entire Australian business, but you will also be charged with handling the processing of all local Accounts Payable that relate to day-to-day operational expenses.
This position requires a structured approach and the flexibility to work across the different time zones in Australia.
What You’ll Do
- Effectively process customer rebates and claims, ensuring accuracy with compliance.
- Reconcile rebate and claim transactions to agreed-upon terms and promptly address any discrepancies.
- Maintain the debtor ledger, ensuring customer accounts are up to date, overdue amounts are followed up on and remittances reconciled in a timely manner.
- Employ effective debt collection techniques through both phone calls and email communication to customers to recover outstanding payments.
- Prepare accurate weekly and monthly receivables reports for review, providing valuable insights to assist with cash flow planning and decision-making.
- Data entry and processing of accounts payable invoices in a timely manner
- Reconciliation of credit card transactions and associated GL accounts
- Collaborate with the wider Finance team to develop and refine processes to ensure increased efficiency and accuracy.
- Assist with other end-of-month tasks and duties to meet reporting deadlines and compliance requirements.
What You’ll Bring
- Strong data entry skills, with the ability to work quickly and accurately.
- Proven experience in full-cycle accounts receivable and accounts payable operations
- Good understanding of accounts receivable and accounts payable principles and practices (knowledge of SAP accounting software desirable).
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge with Excel is advantageous.
- Ability to work with team members across different functions and departments.
- Excellent customer service, communication and time management skills.
- Very good problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask.
- Open to embracing change and demonstrate adaptability.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build meaningful partnerships.
If you're ready to contribute your expertise to a collaborative environment and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!
Please attach your resume and cover letter outlining why you’re the perfect fit!
Must be based in Melbourne.
