Account Receivable Officer | 12-Month Contract

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Work Initiatives in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Officer to join a busy finance team on a 12-month contract commencing in early December. You will manage customer accounts across multiple sales channels, perform complex reconciliations, and partner with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate accounting and excellent service.

You will thrive in a dynamic environment, drive process improvements, and contribute to a collaborative team dedicated to high standards of

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in an Accounts Receivable role.
• Strong reconciliation experience in a high-volume environment.
• Experience in FMCG, retail or consumer products.
• Experience managing collections and customer accounts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Detail-oriented with problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex account reconciliations across B2C and D2C channels.
• Daily bank reconciliations and transaction matching.
• Manage payment allocations and resolve account discrepancies.
• End-to-end collections and debtor management.
• Investigate and resolve customer account issues.
• Maintain accurate customer account records.
• Work closely with internal teams to support business operations.
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies where appropriate.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Reconciliation

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Job description

Account Receivable Officer | 12-Month Contract

Complex Reconciliations | High-Volume AR

Autonomous Role | Strong Stakeholder Focus

Accounts Receivable Officer | 12-Month Contract

An opportunity has become available for an experienced Accounts Receivable Officer to join a busy finance team on a 12-month contract commencing in early December.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and takes pride in resolving complex reconciliations and account queries. You'll play a key role in managing customer accounts across multiple sales channels while partnering closely with internal stakeholders and customers to ensure outstanding account accuracy and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex account reconciliations across B2C and D2C channels
• Daily bank reconciliations and transaction matching
• Manage payment allocations and resolve account discrepancies
• End-to-end collections and debtor management
• Investigate and resolve customer account issues
• Maintain accurate customer account records
• Work closely with internal teams to support business operations
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies where appropriate

About You

• 3+ years' experience in an Accounts Receivable position
• Strong reconciliation experience within a high-volume environment
• Previous FMCG, retail or consumer products experience is essential
• Experience managing collections and customer accounts
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capability
• Able to work independently and take ownership of outcomes
• Positive, energetic and proactive approach

What's on Offer

• 12-month maternity leave contract
• Comprehensive handover and training provided
• Documented processes and established systems
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to further develop your reconciliation and stakeholder management skills

If you're an experienced Accounts Receivable professional with a b