Accounts Receivable Officer

Christian Education Ministries; Gosford; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package with superann

Benefits program with retailer-disount

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible working

Faith community involvement

Co-worker devotion and prayer

Coastal NSW lifestyle

Job summary

Christian Education Ministries (CEM) is seeking an Accounts Receivable Officer to join the Finance Team. This full-time role involves processing invoices, receipts and customer payments, supporting debt collection, and resolving billing issues to keep Cash Flow efficient across nationwide schools and operations.

The role requires tertiary finance qualifications or equivalent experience, strong communication, and comfort with cloud-based applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level finance/accounting knowledge or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication skills with multiple stakeholders.
• Comfort with cloud-based tools and modern technology.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Support the accounts receivable and debt collection processes across CEM and its schools.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, receipts and customer payments.
• Resolve billing and payment issues, identifying patterns for improvements.
• Collaborate with AR Team Leader to propose process improvements and solutions.
• Assist with general enquiries from stakeholders, ensuring accurate information.
• Perform other duties to support CEM's goals.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Communication skills

Cloud-based applications

Teamwork

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Invoicing software

Job description

About CEM

Christian Education Ministries (CEM) is a Protestant non-denominational, Christian Education organisation, whose mission is to develop each and every student to be equipped spiritually, academically, socially and physically to flourish into their full potential, and be a positive influence on the world around them. CEM is wholeheartedly committed to excellence in education so that students are "well known, well loved, and well taught" by dedicated trained Christian staff.

CEM is a growing network, with 17 schools (including the Australian Christian College schools) and 3 early learning centres, in 5 states, and is also the largest non-government Distance Education and home schooling provider in Australia.

CEM's national office is located on the Central Coast of NSW (Erina) and we are always on the lookout for individuals who are passionate about Christian Education and have relevant skills and experience to add value to our growing team.

About the role

An opportunity exists to work in the Finance Team who are passionate about using their abilities with the latest in accounting technology to deliver financial services to customers, suppliers, staff and CEM across the nation.

The Accounts Receivable Officer works collaboratively with their colleagues to:

• support the accounts receivable and debt collection processes utilised across CEM and its schools;


• ensure the timely and accurate processing of invoices, receipts and customer payments;


• appropriately and constructively resolve billing and payment issues, identifying patterns which might suggest performance improvement opportunities;


• collaborate with the Accounts Receivable Team Leader to identify and propose process improvements and appropriate solutions;


• assist with general enquiries and information requests from external and internal stakeholders, ensuring that information supplied is accurate, relevant and resolves requests efficiently; and


• perform other duties as assigned to support CEM's goals and objectives.

This full-time position reports to the Accounts Receivable Team Leader and is to start as soon as is practicable.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting or demonstrated equivalent industry/professional experience.


• Capacity to work and collaborate within a dynamic team.


• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders throughout the organisation.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.


• Confident in using cloud-based applications and familiar with modern technology.


• Ability to maintain an energetic, self-motivated and enthusiastic work ethic.


• Possess, or would be successful in obtaining, a Working with Children Check.


• Servant heart, vibrant Christian faith, and are actively involved in your local church.

CEM employees can access a range of staff benefits, including:

• An attractive remuneration package, including superannuation entitlements, will be offered to match the relevant demonstrated skills and experience of the successful candidate.


• Employee benefits program with 15-50% leading retail brands.


• Employee Assistance Program with free counselling available.


• Flexible working will be considered for the right candidate.


• Being part of a growing group that is reimagining Christian Education in Australia.


• Grow in your faith, skills and experience.


• Being part of a faith community that shares weekly devotion and prayer.


• NSW's Central Coast is ideally located between Sydney and Newcastle, offering a vibrant coastal lifestyle.