Accounts Payable Officer

Our client is a non for profit organisation who is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Office to join their Marrickville Team.

Role Purpose

This position is responsible for ensuring relevant transactional processes for the Group, where the processes are owned by Finance function are completed in a timely manner meeting the needs of internal and external stakeholders paying attention to objectives of cost, process excellence and compliance. This position also represents the first point of contact with our suppliers, potentially following up on payment of invoices. Assist Financial Accountant and Group Finance Manager to provide robust Financial and Accounting Services that enable the business to effectively and responsibly utilise financial resources to achieve its strategic objectives and purpose.

Role Duties

• Carry out day-to-day routine transactional Accounts Payable (AP) processes. These functions include the checking accuracy and processing of AP invoices, setting up suppliers, review of corporate and petty cash card spend, review of staff reimbursement claims, reconciling AP ledgers and supplier accounts.
• Ensure accuracy of invoices received, authorisation sought from appropriate staff member and accurately costed, coded and entered.
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs, including electronic fund transfers.
• Ensure suppliers are paid accurately and in timely manner based on the terms of payment.
• Ensure major creditor accounts are reconciled and that payment is made according to these reconciliations.
• Ensure the timely and effective processing and reporting of financial data (e.g. creditors reports) and asset management, in line with relevant accounting standards and good auditing practices
• There is also engagement in process reviews and redesign, in recognition of the need and commitment to continuous improvements.
• Assist in the identification, implementation and continuously improvement of robust financial systems, process and policies across the organisation
• Assist in month-end closing procedures and provide necessary reports to the finance team.
• Comply and contribute to company policies and procedures.
• To assist Financial Accountant and Group Finance Manager and other senior managers with tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualification

• Accountant or Degree/Tertiary education or at least 4 years’ substantial qualification through commercial experience in similar position.
• Excellent knowledge of integrated financial information management systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial record-keeping
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.-
• Understanding the application of Goods and Services Tax.
• Financial procedures and accounting reconciliations in particular.
• Understanding of the Not-for-profit sector.
• Ability to work with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements.
• Excellent planning and organisational and time management skills.
• Strong excel, word and numeracy skills.
• Experience in using Technology One and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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Must have full working rights in Australia