Accounts Payable Officer

The Cordina Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cordina Group in Sydney is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer to support the AP team with a wide range of finance tasks. You will manage supplier inquiries, code invoices accurately, and ensure strong internal controls across the AP process.

Qualifications include 4+ years in AP, proficiency in Excel/Word, and strong organizational skills. You will handle 3-way matching, vendor inquiries, and assist with month-end activities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience with imported stock and freight invoices.
• High school diploma; college accounting courses preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of AP/GL systems and corporate procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier and internal enquiries.
• Ensure accurate and timely coding of invoices.
• Ensure internal control within the AP process is adhered to and improved.
• Prepare batches for payment.
• Review invoices for documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Process 3-way P.O. matching invoices.
• Prioritize invoices according to cash discount and terms.
• Respond to vendor inquiries.
• Assist in weekly and month-end closing.
• Maintain files and archive documents per company policy.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Data analysis

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Accounting courses preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

AP/GL systems

Job description

The Cordina Group is highly awarded and respected within the food industry, Cordina has built a reputation around partnership, stability, innovation, trust, agility and most importantly, always thinking differently.

Cordina is all about creating bespoke solutions designed purposefully around our customers’ needs and their brands – in fact, there have now been four generations of Cordina putting the customers brand first. It’s the service we offer that’s the difference. Our customers can have the whole NPD solution done for them or work in collaboration to bring their new product to life!

Our mission is to understand our customer and solve their problems by treating customer brands as our own. With 80 years of experience, Cordina continue to bring new concepts to the market and assist our customers to create their own unique point of difference.

About the Role :

The Accounts Payable Officer is responsible for supporting the AP Team to undertake a wide range of finance and accounting related activities.

Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to;

• Managing supplier and internal enquiries
• Ensure accurate and timely coding of invoices
• Ensure internal control within the AP process are adhered to and improved
• Preparing batches for payment
• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Process 3-way P.O. matching invoices
• Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms
• Respond to all vendor inquiries
• Assist in weekly and month end closing
• Maintain files and archive documents thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices

The successful applicant will have:

• 4+ years of Accounts Payable experience
• Experience in Accounts payable procedure related to Imported stock, maintaining Import stock tracking sheet and other custom and freight related invoices.
• High school diploma required, college courses in accounting preferred
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills
• Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner
• Ability to speak and write English fluently
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness

Why Join Cordina?

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Be part of a company that values its people and fosters a culture of collaboration and respect.
• Work in a dynamic environment where your contribution makes a real impact.