Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Officer
ECCO Safety Group is a global leader in emergency lighting and audible warning equipment for commercial and emergency vehicles.
* Under the ECCO, Code 3, and LED Autolamps brands, we manufacture, design, and market back-up alarms, amber warning lights, and lighting and sound-based warning products.
* We cater to police, fire, ambulance, and security industries, as well as off-road vehicles, earth-moving vehicles, and material handling equipment.
We are proud to be an industry leader in innovation and quality (ISO9001 certified), offering exceptional performance in our products and customer services.
The Role
We seek an ambitious and customer-focused Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team. The ideal candidate will manage the entire accounts receivable process, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, collections, and reporting.
About the Role:
1. Invoice Management: We generate and issue invoices promptly, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to clients.
2. Rebates: We calculate, reconcile, and post rebates accurately.
3. Payment Processing: We follow up on outstanding payments, allocate received funds accurately, and reconcile customer accounts to maintain up-to-date records.
4. Account Monitoring: We track non-payments, delayed payments, and irregularities, taking proactive measures to resolve issues.
5. Reconciliation & Reporting: We reconcile the accounts receivable ledger, prepare bank deposits, general ledger postings, and financial statements.
6. Billing & Discrepancy Resolution: We investigate and resolve billing discrepancies with customers, ensuring smooth financial transactions.
7. Month-End Closing: We assist in closing activities by preparing reports, sending customer statements, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial policies.
8. Credit Management: We conduct credit checks on new and prospective customers to assess financial risk and set up new customers in the system.
9. Process Improvement: We support the development and implementation of best practices to enhance accounts receivable efficiency and internal controls.
10. Supplier & Stakeholder Relations: We respond to supplier inquiries, maintain strong relationships, process payments, check statements, and facilitate smooth financial interactions.
11. Debt Management: We oversee incoming payments and outstanding debts to ensure accurate record-keeping and effective recovery of funds.
12. Team Support: We provide leave coverage for the Financial Operations Team as needed.
13. Continuous Improvement: We assist in implementing process enhancements to strengthen internal financial controls.
Requirements:
To succeed in this role, you will need to have:
* A degree qualification in Business Accounting (ideal but not essential)
* At least 1-2 years of experience in an Accounts Receivable role
* A background in the manufacturing/production industry (preferred but not essential)
* Basic knowledge of Australian Accounting Principles
* Basic understanding of the finance functions within a construction business
* Proficiency in general accounting software
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Accuracy and attention to detail
* Excellent organization skills, planning, and time management
* The ability to work independently, unsupervised, and with other team members
Location
This role is office-based at our modern Truganina offices with onsite car parking provided.