Accounts Payable Officer

About the RoleAs an Accounts Payable Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring all supplier invoices and employee expenses are received, recorded, and paid according to agreed payment terms. Reporting to the Senior Accounts Payable Officer, you will provide high-level transactional and administrative support to our Client's group of companies and their Finance teams by fostering solid and cooperative relationships with key internal stakeholders.

The Organisation

Our client has developed into a prominent international company specializing in the farming, packing, and marketing of high-quality produce. They have become one of Australia’s largest wholesale distributors and exporters of fresh produce, with distribution centers nationwide. By managing multiple farms, they ensure the delivery of fresh produce across the country, maintaining a reputation for quality both domestically and internationally.
  

Responsibilities
Supplier Invoice Management:

• Verify invoices via Readsoft using OCR technology and upload into SAP.
• Manage invoice workflow to ensure timely coding and approval.
• Post supplier invoices for payment within SLA.
• Reconcile external accounts and resolve any discrepancies.

GL & Bank Reconciliations:

• Process outgoing payments and reconcile to the GL.
• Handle corporate credit card transactions and employee cash expenses via Concur.
• Address any discrepancies or returned payments promptly.

Daily Operations:

• Manage Accounts Payable mailbox and workflow.
• Resolve invoice queries both internally and with vendors.
• Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
• Ensure timely payment of vendor invoices and employee expenses.

Support & Improvement:

• Provide relief reception as needed.
• Participate in the reconciliation and payment of monthly and quarterly levies.
• Contribute to developing and documenting standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Identify and implement process improvements.

What We're Looking For

• VCE or equivalent.
• Relevant Certificate or Diploma (Cert 3 / Cert 4).
• Minimum of 4 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Proficient in Readsoft and SAP.
• Understanding of Purchase Order Process (GR).
• Strong communication skills with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Basic knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage high volume transactions with strong attention to detail.
• Determined and proactive with a sense of urgency.
• Passionate about challenging the status quo.
• Accountable and focused on delivering outcomes.
• Honest, responsible, and respectful in all interactions.
• Flexible and capable of handling changing priorities.

 Why Join our Client

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a supportive team that values cross-training and back-up support.
• Professional Growth: Continuous training and opportunities for professional development.
• Ethical Workplace: Work in a company that values integrity and ethical practices.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to the financial health and operational efficiency of our organization.

  
How to ApplyTo apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion contact Celena Sonntag at ********@sharpandcarter.com.au