accounts payable officer.

Randstad is a preferred recruitment partner for a State Government organisation, currently seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join their team on a contract basis. This role offers hybrid work flexibility and a valuable opportunity to contribute to essential financial operations. As a contractor through Randstad, you will also benefit from weekly pay and exclusive contractor perks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process purchase orders, supplier invoices, and employee expense reimbursements in line with financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure accurate coding of purchase orders against budgets, investigating discrepancies and capturing fringe benefits taxable transactions.
• Monitor and track invoice payments, resolving any invoicing issues with suppliers.
• Manage accounts receivable, including issuing invoices, monitoring outstanding payments, and conducting follow-ups.
• Reconcile corporate credit card statements and process related journal entries.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial tasks, including processing accruals, reconciling accounts, and supporting audit requirements.
• Maintain and update financial policies and procedures.
• Support the budget preparation process, ensuring accurate input into financial systems.
• Act as the main point of contact for finance-related queries, providing guidance on purchase orders, invoices, and expenses.

Essential Qualifications and Skills (Mandatory):

• Proven invoice processing experience.
• Oracle software experience.
• Public Sector experience.
• Strong understanding of financial reconciliation, accruals, and credit card processing.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Must be willing to obtain a police check.

Why Join as a Randstad Contractor?

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Weekly pay cycle
• Access to exclusive discounts on retail, entertainment, and wellbeing services
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Randstad consultant

Interested? What Next?

Apply now with your CV and cover letter for this immediate opportunity.

For a confidential discussion or a copy of the position description, please contact: ashley.brill@randstad.com.au

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At Randstad, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Applications close: 16th April. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.