Accounts Payable Officer

at  Bayside City Council

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OFFICER

• Full-time permanent opportunity
• Convenient Rockdale location, close to public transport
• Opportunity for 9-day fortnights
• $69,496.91 to $77,836.69 per annum plus superannuation

YOU CAN ALSO EXPECT TO:

• Verify and process all invoices and credit notes in an accurate and timely manner and to ensure compliance with process, controls and GST legislation.
• Prepare weekly EFT and cheque payments and ensure the balance is reconciled against the ledger.
• Maintain accurate records and reconcile accounts to their statements to ensure accurate and correct payments.
• Liaise with the Procurement team and business units on finance process and control rectification.
• Liaise with the Financial Accountant to ensure sufficient funds are available to cover Council payments.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Minimum Higher School Certificate or equivalent and/or relevant experience.
• Two years’ experience in accounts payable.

The City Performance directorate underpins the delivery of service excellence by providing expertise in financial services, governance and business technology.
Provide accurate, timely, compliant and transparent financial information, analysis and advice to support informed business decision making by the Executive, Leadership Team and other stakeholders.
The role is responsible for maintaining accounts payable transactions, subsidiary ledger and reconciliations.