accounts officer - (accounts payable).
- maroochydore, queensland
- posted 10 february 2026
job details
- Paying between $41.95-45.19ph + super
- Maroochydore QLD location with WFH flexibility provided
- 40 hours per week
About the Role
We are currently working with a local government organisation based in Maroochydore QLD. They are currently seeking an Accounting Officer - Accounts Payable to come in and join their team on a temp contract opportunity until 30th June 2026.
Candidates for this role must have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- Proven end to end Accounts Payable processing experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel system
Key responsibilities:
End-to-End Accounts Payable Processing: Process high-volume financial data and electronic transfers ensuring all transactions meet policy and authorization standards.
Financial Integrity & Risk Management: Conduct complex reconciliations and integrity checks to ensure audit compliance and prevent fraudulent activity.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Manage professional relationships with suppliers and staff to resolve credit terms and inquiries accurately and promptly.
Systems Optimisation & Support: Produce financial reports and assist in the development and testing of system upgrades and enhancements.
Knowledge Sharing & Documentation: Train team members and maintain procedural manuals to ensure high-quality, multi-skilled service delivery.
Compliance, Safety & Governance: Adhere to cyber security, records management, and WHS protocols to maintain a safe and compliant workplace.
About You
You will be an experienced Accounts Officer with proven experience and reliability in previous positions
The successful candidate will possess:
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- Proven end to end Accounts Payable processing experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel system
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
What’s in it for you?
Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including:
- Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
- 3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
- Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
- Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
- Paying between $41.95-45.19ph + super
- Maroochydore QLD location with WFH flexibility provided
- 40 hours per week
About the Role
We are currently working with a local government organisation based in Maroochydore QLD. They are currently seeking an Accounting Officer - Accounts Payable to come in and join their team on a temp contract opportunity until 30th June 2026.
Candidates for this role must have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- Proven end to end Accounts Payable processing experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel system
Key responsibilities:
End-to-End Accounts Payable Processing: Process high-volume financial data and electronic transfers ensuring all transactions meet policy and authorization standards.
Financial Integrity & Risk Management: Conduct complex reconciliations and integrity checks to ensure audit compliance and prevent fraudulent activity.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Manage professional relationships with suppliers and staff to resolve credit terms and inquiries accurately and promptly.
Systems Optimisation & Support: Produce financial reports and assist in the development and testing of system upgrades and enhancements.
Knowledge Sharing & Documentation: Train team members and maintain procedural manuals to ensure high-quality, multi-skilled service delivery.
Compliance, Safety & Governance: Adhere to cyber security, records management, and WHS protocols to maintain a safe and compliant workplace.
About You
You will be an experienced Accounts Officer with proven experience and reliability in previous positions
The successful candidate will possess:
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- Proven end to end Accounts Payable processing experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel system
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
What’s in it for you?
Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including:
- Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
- 3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
- Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
- Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
skills
Accounts officer, accounts payable, local government, council, accounting, financequalifications
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting
- Finance
- or Business Administration
education
Bachelor Degree
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- maroochydore, queensland
- AU$41.95 - AU$45.19 per hour, super
- contract
- full-time
- specialismaccounting
- sub specialismaccounting
- reference number90M0688337_6393860141949939122
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