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Accounts payable officer local government

Sydney
Alexander Appointments
Accounts Payable
Posted: 12 September
Offer description

$1303.92 - $1494.29 per week + Super| 35hours per week
- Local Government | Hybrid - Camden + WFH
- April Start | 4month Fixed Term Contract - Long Service Leave Cover
- **$1303.92 - $1494.29 per week + Super| 35hours per week**:

- **Local Government | Hybrid - Camden + WFH**:

- **April Start | 4month Fixed Term Contract - Long Service Leave Cover**

**About the Company**
Join one of the fastest growing councils in Australia, based in the Macarthur region, focused on the delivery of exceptional local government services and facilities, within a friendly and supportive organisational culture, promoting growth, opportunity and excellence

**About the Role**
They are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join the team in Camden, with flexibility to work remotely from home. This is an estimated 4-month Fixed Term contract, with leave entitlements

Working within the Finance & Property Services Business Unit, you will ensure the efficient and timely payment of suppliers in accordance with legislation and best practice.

**Responsibilities**
- Process large volumes of supplier invoices within payment terms and with limited error rates
- Ensure GST compliance of all invoices prior to finalising payments
- Ensure two accounts payable cycles are completed each week
- Creation of new accounts
- Complete Purchase to Payment process; purchase orders, invoices and goods receipting
- Ensure delivery of remittance advices
- Manage Accounts shared inbox, generating correspondence
- Understand and utilise the online purchasing system (OLR)
- Provide assistance and support to the Accounts Supervisor for Family Day Care Payments, Direct Debits, Commbiz uploads, Small Business Reporting, EFTSure lodgements and updates, Process PAYE transfers and Trust - Bonds
- Contribute to the delivery of continuous improvement processes including updating procedures and Promapp along with User testing associated to new system implementations
- Maintain and update Accounts Payable master file in line with internal audit recommendations

**About you**
- Impeccable communication skills, both verbal and written
- Great work ethic with a team player attitude
- Strong computer literacy skills and proficiency with MS Office Suite and Authority FMIS
- Advanced Excel skills
- Superior organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise conflicting deadlines
- Solid analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills

**Requirements**:

- Demonstrated Accounts Payable or Accounts all rounder experience
- Proven experience in high volume processing of supplier invoices
- Working knowledge of Goods and Services Tax (GST) legislation
- Local Government / Public Sector experience desirable
- Willingness to undergo a National Police Check
- Fully COVID vaccinated or medically exempt
- Ability to commence and commit to the duration of the assignment

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