Accounts Payable Officer – Canberra Public Sector

Australian Department of Veterans' Affairs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Department of Veterans' Affairs in Canberra is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer APS 4 to manage reconciliations, invoicing and payments within the Financial Operations section. The role supports finance activities and contributes to the Financial Management Branch in delivering high-quality, timely service.

The successful candidate will be numerically adept with strong attention to detail and be comfortable communicating with clients by phone and email.

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship is required under the Public Service Act 1999.
• Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance is required as a minimum.

Responsibilities

• Participate in day-to-day operational functions including account processing, invoicing, monitoring and review, quality assurance, customer service, reconciliations, validations and corrections and records management to ensure the department’s financial and governance responsibilities and obligations are achieved.
• Build rapport and maintain internal and external relationships, respond to enquiries, provide assistance and factual advice in a timely manner.
• Maintain awareness of Commonwealth financial compliance and legislative frameworks.
• Manage needs of customers to meet and exceed expectations, identify and resolve issues.
• Participate as a constructive team member to deliver ongoing improvements, quality of service and professional practices and standards.
• Utilise financial systems and analytical tools to research, analyse and reconcile data.
• Manage prioritisation of own workloads checking accuracy of information and work, ensuring quality processing and receipting.

Skills

Numerical skills

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business qualifications

Job description

Australian Department of Veterans' Affairs in Canberra is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer APS 4 to manage reconciliations, invoicing and payments within the Financial Operations section. The role supports finance activities and contributes to the Financial Management Branch in delivering high-quality, timely service.

The successful candidate will be numerically adept with strong attention to detail and be comfortable communicating with clients by phone and email.