Accounts Receivable Officer

Maxima is an Australia-wide not-for-profit community organisation and NDIS Provider. We operate on the ground in more than 70 locations across Australia, working towards a more inclusive Australia by supporting people into meaningful employment and providing better opportunities for economic and community participation. We reframe what’s possible for job seekers, NDIS participants and employers. We build our services around what you need, your goals and your strengths.

Maxima’s expanding footprint over its 35-year history enabling a significant extension of services to new and existing clients and customers. Maxima’s scope includes Temporary and Permanent Recruitment, Apprenticeships and Traineeships, NDIS plan support coordination and health services to people living with disability through Allied Health Services, First Nations Employment Services and Specialised Employment Services including DES, NDIS and employability training. Our combined offering is one of the most extensive not-for-profit recruitment, training and employment services in Australia, employing 480 staff nationally.

Maxima is driven by a desire to make a real difference and our staff are rewarded every day by the life-changing outcomes we create for our customers.

The Role

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Officer to join our growing team in Hindmarsh. Reporting to the Senior Accounts Receivable Officer, your main objective will be in debt collection as well as assisting the company in tracking revenue and ensuring payments are received and accurately recorded.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collection of due and outstanding debts
• Overseeing and contributing towards bank reconciliations and receipting
• Investigating root causes of overdue debts and improve processes to minimize bad and doubtful debts, including contacting suppliers regarding outstanding debts
• Preparing weekly debtor reports for Managers
• Management of customer queries, including miscellaneous administration tasks including (but not limited to) responding to telephone & email enquiries, filing of paperwork, and preparing reports
• Assist the finance department with any other associated duties as required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have an enthusiastic and positive personality coupled with, strong interpersonal and communication skills, high attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.

You will also have:

• Minimum of 2 years experience working in a similar role
• Experienced in debt collection
• Excellent numeracy, written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive and strong problem-solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail with great organization and time management skills 
• Proficient across the Microsoft Office Suite
• Payroll experience would be an advantage
• Current national police check, working with children check and NDIS worker screening, or be willing to obtain.

Culture & Benefits

• Work life balance – flexible working hours
• Salary sacrificing benefits up to $15,900
• 17.5% Annual leave loading
• Annual Team Building Events
• Continuous training and development
• Long term career development opportunities
• Volunteering leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Community-focused team culture

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Now’ to complete our online application form and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter.

Maxima believes in the strength of a diverse workforce. We welcome applicants who have a disability, identify as First Nations, are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The life experiences of our employees help us build strong relationships with our customers and enables us to deliver services that benefit all members of our community.

If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please call 1300 MAXIMA (1300 629 462) or email ***********@maxima.com.au and advise us of your preferred method of communication