Accounts Payable Officer, 6-12 FTC, North Sydney, $55-60k + super

Job description

​​​​​​​About the Company:

My client is the financial services arm of a leading communications services group who offer advertising, public relations, Branding and identify and marketing infrastructures services.

About the Role:

The purpose of the Collections Officer role is to manage collection of client payments to agreed terms, assess client trends and build solid relationships with clients to reduce arrears and provide regular Debtors reports to the Opco’s.
The role requires a self-motivated individual with a high level of accuracy, great verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail to ensure that Accounts Receivable Services are managed and addressed to a high standard.

Accounts Payable

• Perform AP related duties in accordance with the cyclical calendar for processing supplier invoices, employee related expense claims and third-party payments; 
• Respond to supplier account queries and resolve any invoice discrepancies in a professional manner;
• Deliver a high standard of customer service to businesses and suppliers;
• Manage payment of suppliers in accordance with payment terms;
• Prepare electronic funds transfers;
• Produce monthly AP reconciliation reports and ensure these reconcile to supplier statements if required;
• Assist with month end closing reports and reconciliations;
• Regularly monitor the completeness and accuracy of supplier records and master files.

Team Membership

• Demonstrate and encourage a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration
• Attend team and other meetings  
• Buddy with and train new employees as required
• Practice courteous assertiveness with all interactions
• Demonstrate the behaviours expected from the team and customers
• Provide strong emphasis on providing 'needs based' customer service
• Escalate matters to management as appropriate

About You:

• 2+ years’ experience in the Accounts Payable field
• Strong people interaction and relationship building skills
• Sound data entry and administration experience
• Advanced MS Office skills, with high degree of confidence in MS Excel 
• Experience using financial systems including ERP and electronic workflow solutions, Spectra PF and Maconomy desirable
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Well organised with the ability to prioritise workloads
• Ability to work well with others; a desire to be part of a team
• Effective organisation skills with the ability to prioritise
• Flexible and adaptable attitude amidst an environment of constant change
• Ability and experience in working with and meeting key performance targets
• Working knowledge of AP principles, practices and regulations
• Strong attention to detail 

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