Accounts Payable Officer

Accounts Payable Officer
$70k - $80k + Super
St Leonards (short walk to train station)
Full-time | In-office

Cox Purtell is currently partnering with a well-established construction business based on the North Shore, who are seeking an experienced and reliable Accounts Payable Officer, to join their small but friendly Finance team.

With a focus on the sub-contractor function of the organisation, amongst supporting with general AP duties, this Accounts Payable position is primarily responsible for collating sub-contractor claims & ensuring they're ready for payment - including setting up creditors & maintaining in the system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creditor Setup and Maintenance.
• Verification of Creditor Bank Details.
• Collate Subcontractor Claims each month ready for payment.
• Chase outstanding compliance documents.
• Maintain Monthly Cashflow Spreadsheet of Subcontractor Claims.
• Collate Retention Claims to be paid.
• Email of monthly Remittance advices to Suppliers and Subcontractors
• Handle all enquiries by subcontractors via phone or email
• Reconciliation and data entry of staff reimbursement claims
• Assist with other areas of Accounts Payable if and when required

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Accounts Payable Role.
• Experience in the Construction industry preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills mandatory.
• Ability to handle challenging situations/phone calls regarding payments.
• Exposure to Payapps and Jobpac preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel and Word)
• Strong work ethic & a team player
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills