Accounts Payable Officer

We are looking for a very short term Accounts Payable Officer from 14 September to 2nd October to work in a Local Government Department.  You will be responsible for managing end-to-end accounts payable processes while maintaining strong internal controls and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and organisational policies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Verify invoices to ensure they are properly authorised and relate to legitimate business activities.
• Ensure invoices meet all statutory and taxation requirements.
• Allocate expenditure correctly across projects, services, work orders, general ledger accounts and GST classifications.
• Process payments in accordance with approved delegations, payment schedules and supplier terms.
• Maintain creditor records and ensure payments are made to the correct suppliers.
• Support accurate accrual accounting practices through timely invoice processing.
• Assist in resolving unmatched invoices, purchase orders and payment requests.
• Perform month-end creditor reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Identify and escalate unusual transactions, master file amendments or workflow exceptions.
• Contribute to year-end processes, including accrual identification and journal preparation.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in an Accounts Payable position.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High levels of accuracy, attention to detail and numeracy.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• A current police check
• Tech one experience preferred

If you're an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for your next opportunity in a values-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.