Accounts Payable Specialist - 1-Year Fixed-Term

Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education; Batchelor; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education is seeking a proactive Accounts Payable officer to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices and purchase orders at the Batchelor Campus.

You will review, verify, and process invoices, coordinate approvals and maintain accounting records, supporting month-end activities and internal/external inquiries. The role requires accounting-related qualifications and a commitment to high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Evidence of high ethical standards in accounts payable practices and confidentiality.
• Experience with accounts payable processing, reviewing invoices, and ensuring accuracy.
• Knowledge of financial policies, procedures and regulatory requirements relevant to accounts payable operatons.
• Ability to work in culturally diverse teams within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contexts.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and verify tax invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Process purchase order invoices by matching with POs and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate approvals according to financial delegations and maintain audit records.
• Enter and maintain financial data, reconcile AP transactions, assist month-end closing.
• Verify corporate credit card transactions in Expense8 per Finance procedures.
• Provide AP records and assistance for financial audits as needed.
• Address AP inquiries from internal and external stakeholders promptly.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the supervisor.

Skills

Accounts payable processes

Attention to accuracy

Ethical standards

Interpersonal communication

Education

Qualifications in accounting or related area

Tertiary qualifications in accounting or related area

Job description

Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education is seeking a proactive Accounts Payable officer to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices and purchase orders at the Batchelor Campus.

You will review, verify, and process invoices, coordinate approvals and maintain accounting records, supporting month-end activities and internal/external inquiries. The role requires accounting-related qualifications and a commitment to high ethical standards.