Accounts Payable Triage OfficerLocation:Melbourne, VIC
Employment Type:Full-time hours, 4-month short term
Salary Range:VPS Grade 3
About the Role
Join a Victorian Government department delivering some of the state's biggest infrastructure projects.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Triage Officer to support the finance team in ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.
This short-term role involves managing the invoicing triage process, liaising with stakeholders, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Accountabilities
Prepare and process financial transactions (invoicing) in compliance with policies and procedures within Accounts Payable.
Manage the Triage email inbox and administer invoicing triage within Oracle Cloud and associated processes to ensure timely payment.
Ensure appropriate accounting and tax treatment of financial transactions while maintaining data integrity.
Communicate effectively with external stakeholders (suppliers) to address non-compliance with policies, procedures, and tax treatments.
Collaborate with finance teams to deliver accounts advice, support, education, and communication of accounts payable processes and controls.
Respond efficiently to internal and external inquiries and manage ServiceNow requests promptly.
Key Selection Criteria
Data Literacy:Ability to analyse accounts payable data, generate descriptive statistics, and create data visualisations using advanced Excel functions (formulas, pivot tables, charts).
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving:Resolve issues using policy/process guidelines and escalate appropriately with relevant information and ideas.
Influence & Persuasion:Use logical persuasion supported by facts and examples to influence outcomes.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement:Contribute ideas to improve work effectiveness and maintain quality under time pressure.
Stakeholder Management:Respond promptly to client needs, keep stakeholders informed, and take responsibility for resolving issues.
Additional Requirements
Demonstrated experience with ERP systems (Oracle or similar) and reporting tools, particularly in accounts payable functions.
Proven experience in providing specialist accounts support services.
Strong attention to detail in reviewing financial transactions.
A relevant tertiary qualification is highly regarded.
Government experience is desirable.
Eligibility & Conditions
Applicants must have full working rights.
Victorian Public Service voluntary departure package restrictions apply.
Pre-employment checks include National Police Record Check, qualification verification, and 100-point identity check.
Occupational health and safety requirements may include driving, travel, desk-based work, manual handling, and PPE use.
Apply Now if this sounds like you
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
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