Accounts Payable Specialist: Invoices & Discrepancies

Uniting NSW.ACT; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging (Not-for-profit)

Hybrid working

Fitness Passport

Extra annual leave

U Rewards discounts

Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT is seeking an Accounts Payable Transactions and Resolution Officer in Parramatta for a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract. You will process supplier invoices, resolve discrepancies, and support the AP team to ensure timely, accurate transactions.

Ideal candidates will have finance qualifications and substantial AP experience, with a strong understanding of P2P, excellent communication, and a collaborative approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Finance or equivalent relevant experience.
• Substantial experience in accounts payable or similar finance operations role.
• Strong knowledge of the procure-to-pay (P2P) process.
• Experience processing invoices, investigating discrepancies and resolving supplier queries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement practical solutions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, quality and continuous improvement.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes and adjustments in Microsoft Dynamics 365, including purchase orders and tax invoice journals.
• Perform daily matching of supplier invoices against purchasing transactions.
• Investigate and resolve unmatched invoices, including Home Care Package (HCP) recharges and resident recharges.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to resolve purchase order and invoice discrepancies, providing guidance and training where required.
• Identify incorrectly coded or processed invoices and refer them to the General Ledger team for resolution.
• Manage and resolve outstanding service tickets within agreed service level agreements (SLAs).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency, accuracy and productivity.
• Assist with reporting requirements, including collecting and collating information for KPI reports.
• Contribute to a collaborative, safe and inclusive working environment while supporting the wider Accounts Payable team as required.

Skills

P2P process

Invoice processing

Discrepancy resolution

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Confidential data handling

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Education

Finance qualification or certification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Uniting NSW.ACT is seeking an Accounts Payable Transactions and Resolution Officer in Parramatta for a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract. You will process supplier invoices, resolve discrepancies, and support the AP team to ensure timely, accurate transactions.

Ideal candidates will have finance qualifications and substantial AP experience, with a strong understanding of P2P, excellent communication, and a collaborative approach to continuous improvement.