Bookkeeper

ABOUT OUR CLIENT & THE ROLE
Our client is a leading promoter of the clean energy sector. They work to advocate for policies that support the development and adoption of clean and renewable energy sources and thus contribute to the growth and sustainability of the clean energy industry in Australia. Due to sustained growth within the organisation, they are seeking a dynamic Bookkeeper to join their team. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in accounts payable and receivable, banking, ledger account reconciliations, credit card acquittals, staff out-of-pocket reimbursements, month-end procedures, end-of-year audits, and handling internal and external inquiries.
  
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for all aspects of the AP process, including payment preparation, coding, and handling supplier invoices.
• Reconcile payments to statements, optimize cash flow, and manage revenue collection within payment terms.
• Streamline invoicing processes for efficiency.
• Process and reconcile daily transactions in the operating bank account.
• Conduct regular ledger account reconciliations, identifying and rectifying discrepancies promptly.
• Administer credit card acquittals, ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
• Process and manage staff out-of-pocket reimbursements.
• Assist in month-end closing procedures, including journal entries and accurate financial transaction recording.
• Collaborate with external auditors for end-of-year audits.
• Manage the finance department's inbox.
• Assist the Finance Manager with ad hoc financial tasks and projects, contributing to process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
• Support Finance Manager in fortnightly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Take ownership of end-to-end bookkeeping processes, maintaining accurate financial records.

• Certificate IV in Bookkeeping.
• Previous experience in a similar role, knowledgeable in accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger.
• Familiarity with MYOB, SAGE, or similar accounting systems.
• Adequate knowledge of CRM and payment processing platforms like Salesforce, STRIPE, and EventsAir.
• Demonstrated initiative, self-motivation, and excellent numerical and spreadsheeting skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality and judgment.
• Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team, meet deadlines, and organize priorities.