Accounts Receivable Officer

Sharp & Carter; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Immediate start

CBD location

Job summary

Sharp & Carter is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Officer for a 3-month temporary assignment in Melbourne CBD. The role involves cash collection, invoicing, credit checks, and AR reporting within a collaborative finance team.

You will work on a hybrid model (2 days WFH) with a quick start and exposure to cross-functional teams including sales and logistics.

Qualifications

• 2+ years previous experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit or Collections.
• Confident dealing with B2B customers over the phone.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash collection and follow up overdue accounts.
• Review customer accounts and receipting payments.
• Invoicing, credit/debit memos, credit checks on new customers.
• Prepare AR reporting including aged debt reports.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Distribute monthly customer statements and respond to queries.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Credit

Customer service

Excel

ERP systems

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Job description

• $45 - $50 per hour + Super
• 3 month Temp assignment - ASAP
• CBD location, hybrid working model - 2 days WFH

The Opportunity

An opportunity has become available for an experienced Accounts Receivable Officer to join a well-established organisation on a temporary assignment for 3 months. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day accounts receivable function, including cash collection, billing, credit checks and AR reporting. Based in Melbourne CBD with 3 days work from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing cash collection and following up overdue accounts
• Reviewing customer accounts and receipting payments
• Invoicing customers, including credit and debit memos
• Conducting credit checks on new customers
• Preparing AR reporting, including aged debt reports
• Reconciling customer accounts and resolving discrepancies
• Distributing monthly customer statements
• Responding to customer queries and resolving issues promptly
• Working closely with the sales, logistics and finance teams

About You

• 2+ years Previous experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit or Collections
• Confident dealing with B2B customers over the phone
• Strong communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Confident learning new ERP systems quickly
• Able to work independently after a short handover
• Available to work through the Christmas and New Year period

What's on Offer

• $45 - $50 per hour + Super
• 3 month Temp assignment
• Immediate start required
• CBD location, hybrid working model - 2 days WFH
• Supportive finance team
• Immediate start