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Closing date: 18/05/2026 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time Location: Civic Centre - 243 Baylis Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 - Wiradjuri Country Department: Chief Financial Office Employment type: Permanent Full-time Work Arrangement: On-site
We are seeking two focussed and committed individuals who can work as part of a team, to deliver quality customer service and ensure Council's supplier invoices are processed in a timely manner.
Council's Accounts Payable section is a key area of Council's financial operations. This position requires a person with sound computer and communications skills and has an eye for detail.
* Two (2) permanent positions available.
* Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week).
* Remuneration of $2,582.98 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $3,099.58 gross per fortnight + superannuation (12%).
* Access to Council's Flexible Working Arrangements.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Generous leave entitlements.
* Please note: Rates of pay for all Council employees aged between 15-18 years of age are paid in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023, Clause 32. Junior and Trainee Employment. For further information, please see Council's Junior Rates of Pay Fact Sheet.
Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
* Process invoices, contracts, purchase orders, credit notes, claims for expenses and refund applications for payment
* Process payment runs to Council's suppliers.
* Action customer and supplier requests and follow up outstanding invoices.
* Maintain supplier account details and set up new supplier accounts within Councils Accounts Payable Chart of Accounts.
* Reconciliation of monthly supplier statements to Council's Accounts Payable ledger and action any unpaid invoices.
What you will need to succeed:
We are looking for someone who:
* Holds a Certificate IV in Business Administration, Finance or has equivalent experience.
* Has demonstrated experience relevant to the role such as Business or Finance Administration.
* Has strong time management, planning, administration, and computer skills.
* Has great attention to detail.
What is next?
Applications close Monday, 18 May 2026 at 11.59pm AEST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 25 May 2026.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Zac Wilson, Senior Financial Accountant on 02 6926 9253.
As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position. All preferred candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit.
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Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.