Accounts Receivable Officer

Embark on an exciting journey with us! As our business expands, we're thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our team as a permanent full-time Accounts Receivable Officer. Reporting directly to the Finance Coordinator, this role is centered at our Head Office in Devonport, Tasmania.

About the Role:The Accounts Receivable Officer is responsible to perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of Accounts Receivable transactions and client billing.

About Us:Respect Group Limited is a rapidly growing, not-for-profit, progressive, and purpose-driven aged care and retirement living provider that operates across Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales. Respect is known for the great care we provide to our clients and the supportive and respectful working environment for our employees.

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Perform day to day financial transactions including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording Accounts Receivable data.
• Prepare and process all resident billing, ensuring that accounts are accurate and timely
• Reconcile the Accounts Receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
• Verify discrepancies and resolve client billing issues, including client liaison.
• Facilitate payment of invoices by sending bill reminders and contacting clients (debt collection) Estate management and arrangement of refunds.
• Ensure all resident movements are accurately recorded to enable the correct calculation of resident fees and charges
• Generate financial statements and reports detailing Accounts Receivable status
• Reconcile all expected funding to the monthly Medicare Payment Statements and follow-up variances
• Other duties as required by the organisation from time to time in accordance with the skills and competencies of the employee.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable.
• Experience within aged care.
• Knowledge of basic accounting functions and software.
• Proficient use of technology including MS Outlook, Excel, Aim, and Inerva.
• Ability to analyse and problem solve issues autonomously.
• Proficient in data entry and management.
• 1-3 years Accounts Receivable or general accounting experience.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
• A healthy and positive workplace culture.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.