**Job description**:
- **Federal Government client**:
- ** Contract Term : 2 roles - Non Ongoing contract for 6 months with possibility of extension**:
- ** APS5 Finance Officer - 6 Months Non ongoing with potential extension | Annual Salary : APS5 Min $77,067 to $82,288 plus super**:
- ** APS 4 Accounts Payable Officer - 3 months as its a back-fill role | Annual Salary : APS4 Min $69,515 to $75,541 plus super**
- ** Location : 62 Northbourne Avenue office Canberra City**:
- ** Security clearance: Must either hold Baseline or ability to obtain one to be eligible for this position.**
**About the Organisation**
Our Client is responsible for the design and implementation of the Australian Government's infrastructure, transport and regional development policies and programs, and is the lead agency for communications and the arts. They are at the forefront of the Australian Government's efforts to connect our communities, secure the nation's economic future, improve living standards, provide access to high quality communication services and ensure all Australians can enjoy diverse artistic and cultural experiences.
**About the Role**
We are seeking highly organised, adaptive and highly motivated persons who works well in a small team. There are 2 Non ongoing roles under
**APS5 Finance Officer** and
** APS4 Accounts Payable Officer.**
**APS 5 Finance Officer -**
**This position is for 6 months initially, with the possibility of extension.**
The main roles of the position include:
- Backup for Accounts Payable, Accounts receivable team leaders - including running payment runs.
- Manage customer queries via the help-desk in relation to accounts payable, accounts receivable and debt management queries.
- Develop and maintain relevant policy and procedural documentation.
- Identify and implement process improvement initiatives.
- Provide assistance in the travel and credit cards area - via creating QBT profiles, monitoring the inbox, Quality Assurance of credit card transactions.
- General Ledger monitoring and clearing for month end.
**APS 4 Accounts Payable Officer -**
**This position is for 3 months only back-filling an officer on long term leave.**
The main roles of the position include:
- Co-ordinate daily mail for the Financial Operations team.
- Process vendor invoices (Claims for Payment) and credit notes.
- Manage the Paperless Accounts Payable system queue.
- Action EFT failures and provide advice to internal customers & suppliers.
- Assist the Accounts Payable Team Leader in ad hoc tasks.
**Who are we looking for in both the roles**
- Solid communication skills (written and verbal), customer service skills and an ability to learn new concepts quickly.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to provide solutions to routine issues.
- Capacity to work under pressure, managing multiple priorities to meet deadlines and adapting positively to change.
- Have a strong understanding of the Accounts Payable and Accounts receivable function including debt management, possibly some travel and credit cards
- Ability to review and verify data with attention to detail
- Experience in using SAP.
**Applicants must be an Australian Citizen. Must either hold or ability to obtain Baseline security clearance to be eligible for this position.**
**How to apply**
If this role is of interest to you and you would like to know more then please don't hesitate to contact
Note: You may be required to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status.
📌 Finance Officer And Accounts Payable Officer
🏢 DFP Recruitment Services
📍 Canberra