accounts payable officer.

Your New Company/Role:

As a well established organisation, my client is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join their team for a 6 months temporary role (subject to extension). The role is to be based in their Sydney CBD NSW 2000 office. There will be 2 days of work from home flexibility.

This role is accountable for accurate and on-time processing of vendor invoices for products and services the business has purchased. Also, required to perform vendor reconciliations and engage with the vendor and internal stakeholders to resolve queries and requests. Will have some crossover with the offshore team.

About the Opportunity / Responsibilities:

Reporting to a nurturing Finance Manager; you are responsible for

• Ensuring vendors are paid within required time frames and in accordance with company policies and procedures, which includes escalating issues timely
• Accurate processing of invoices and payments, using a variety of standard procedures, including handling Purchase Order (PO) exceptions
• Vendor statement reconciliations including working with vendors to ensure all invoices have been appropriately raised and cleared
• Responding to all internal and external queries to the Accounts Payable mailbox and phone number in a timely and professional manner within Service Level Agreement (SLA)
• Accurate preparation of month-end accruals and other financial system entries to record expenses and transactions in the correct period, entity and cost centre
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations to required standards
• Corporate credit card administration, including ensuring employees are granted the correct access
• Review corporate credit card spend against company policy and validate associated postings
• Engage directly with external vendors to resolve issues in a manner that maintains positive business relationships
• Provide professional, effective and efficient query and issue resolution to all stakeholders
• Other ad hoc duties as and when required

Ideal Profile

This opportunity is for someone who has experience within vendor reconciliations, processing payments, month and accruals, handling POs exceptions. You will also bring:

• Diploma or Bachelors in Accounting & Finance/equivalent qualification or relevant experience
• Previous experience in a similar accounts payable; exposure across vendor management, accruals, payments role is essential
• Proven ability to perform detailed reconciliations and checks
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Prior experience in Oracle Netsuite is highly desirable but not mandatory
• MUST HAVE Intermediate Excel skill
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently

Benefits

• 6 months temporary position - subject to extension
• Open to someone who has short notice period or immediate availability
• $37.00 - $43.00 per hour + Super
• Sydney NSW 2000
• Close to public transport
• 2 days work from home (from Jan 2026, 1 day work from home)
• Great culture and supporting manager

If you have the required skills needed for this position, kindly please click the 'Apply' button below.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the high volume of applications*

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