Accounts Officer

Rogers Transport Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogers Transport Pty Ltd in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Accounts Officer to join our Finance team. This hands-on role covers both accounts payable and receivable, with a focus on accuracy and timely processing.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will review invoices, manage supplier and customer relationships, and support month-end tasks. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of broad accounts experience and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a broad accounts role, covering both AP and AR
• Strong understanding of accounting processes and reconciliations
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to review information, identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and reporting
• Experience with ERP systems and general finance duties
• Clear communication and relationship-building with customers, suppliers and internal teams
• Experience in transport, logistics or warehousing is desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Process supplier invoices, credit notes and payments accurately and on time
• Review transport runsheets to verify charges for customer invoicing
• Liaise with operations staff to clarify runsheet details and discrepancies
• Prepare and process customer invoices in a timely manner
• Monitor outstanding accounts receivable and follow up overdue debts
• Respond to supplier and customer queries promptly
• Assist with month-end processes, reconciliations and reporting
• Provide general finance and administrative support to the Finance team

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Rogers Transport is a leading national provider of transport, logistics and warehousing services. With continued growth across our operations and customer base, we are seeking an experienced Accounts Officer to join our Finance team.

This is a hands-on, varied role suited to someone who enjoys working across both accounts payable and accounts receivable, has a strong eye for detail and takes pride in ensuring the day-to-day financial operations of a business run smoothly.

About the role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accounts Officer will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable and receivable, maintaining supplier and customer relationships, and supporting the wider finance function. A key part of the role will involve reviewing transport runsheets to ensure charges are accurate, complete and correctly captured for customer invoicing. You will work with the operations team to resolve discrepancies and help ensure revenue is accurately recorded.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Process supplier invoices, credit notes and payments accurately and within required timeframes.
• Review transport runsheets to verify charges, identify discrepancies and ensure all relevant charges are captured for customer invoicing.
• Liaise with operations staff to clarify runsheet details, investigate discrepancies and confirm applicable charges.
• Prepare and process customer invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor outstanding accounts receivable, follow up overdue debts and maintain effective customer relationships.
• Respond to supplier and customer queries professionally and promptly.
• Assist with month-end processes, account reconciliations and reporting tasks.
• Provide general finance and administrative support to the Finance team.

About you

• A minimum of 2–3 years' experience in a broad accounts role, ideally covering both accounts payable and receivable.
• A sound understanding of accounting processes, reconciliations and financial administration.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• The ability to review information, identify discrepancies and follow issues through to resolution.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience using accounting or ERP systems.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Experience in the transport, logistics or warehousing industry will be highly regarded, but is not essential.

About us

Join a growing national transport, logistics and warehousing business. Work in a varied, hands-on role with exposure to core finance functions. Be part of a collaborative Finance team with close interaction across the business. Work from our modern Lytton facility.

Employer Questions

• How many years of accounts payable experience do you have?
• How many years of accounts receivable experience do you have?
• Do you have experience with account reconciliations?
• Which Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
• Do you have experience using accounting or ERP systems?
• Do you have experience in the transport or logistics industry?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

Your application will include the following questions

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as an account officer?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?