Accounts Payable Analyst

Amentum; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk in Australia to manage day-to-day AP processes. The role includes invoice verification in SAP, processing USD invoices, and preparing journals to corporate, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

The position requires 2 years of accounting experience, strong communication, and proficiency in MS Office. It is a desk-based, on-site role with safety requirements and potential site walks.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of accounts payable functions
• 2 years of related work experience in the accounting field
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with varied stakeholders
• Experience with MS Office operating system with extensive skill using spreadsheet & data base applications
• Australian Citizen
• Experience with SAP operating system

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services to eventual processing in SAP
• Management of site cash and float requirements
• Managing the workflow of USD invoices through local approval and CONUS processing/payment
• Preparation of weekly and month end journals to corporate
• Provides a variety of administrative and date entry services

Skills

Strong communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Year 12 completion

Undergraduate degree (Desirable)

Field: Relevant discipline

Tools

MS Excel

SAP

Job description

Purpose and Impact:

The Accounts Payable Clerk performs the day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions to ensure that municipal finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner. The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Work Schedule:

Day shift – 5 days per week, 8 hours per day

Essential Responsibilities:

• Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services to eventual processing in SAP
• Management of site cash and float requirements
• Managing the workflow of USD invoices through local approval and CONUS processing/payment
• Management of site cash and float requirements
• Preparation of weekly and month end journals to corporate
• Provides a variety of administrative and date entry services
• Reviews wires/invoices and allied tasks, as per daily planning
• Assists with improving AP processes in all areas of assigned responsibilities and timely report any issues
• Provides document management support to the department as required
• Ensure, promote, and maintain health and safety practices/compliances at site and within the workplace
• Any other reasonable duties as requested

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

The position is desk based and sedentary in nature, the ability to lift items up to 5kgs may be required occasionally and participating in Site walks occasionally

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Basic understanding of accounts payable functions
• 2 years of related work experience in the accounting field
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with varied stakeholders
• Experience with MS Office operating system with extensive skill using spreadsheet & data base applications
• Manage workloads effectively including adapting to changes, planning, organizing and prioritizing work.
• Australian Citizen

Security Clearance Required:

It is a condition of employment that employees obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role. The employee will require a minimum of NV1 Department of Defence Security Clearance (Australian).

Education:

Minimum Essential

• Year 12 completion

Field: Relevant or related discipline

Desirable

• Undergraduate degree
• Equivalent demonstrated experience
• Experience with SAP operating system

STATEMENT OF WORK:

All personnel assigned to work shall be:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Able to fluently read, write and speak English

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety

- Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality

- Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance

- Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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