Accounts Receivable Officer

Randstad; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-4 days work from home flexibility

Sydney CBD location

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Officer for a 2-month temporary role based in Sydney CBD. Junior candidates with exposure are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include invoicing, data management, receipting, reconciliations, and journal entries. 3-4 days WFH flexibility and a competitive hourly rate are offered.

Location is Sydney CBD NSW 2000 with close to public transport. Extension possible based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelors in Accounting & Finance/equivalent qualification or relevant work experience.
• 2 years or more experience in a similar Accounts Receivable role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exposure to CIA/TechnologyOne system is highly desirable but not mandatory.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Generate and issue AR invoices accurately and timely.
• Extract, analyze, and manage billing data from revenue systems.
• Process incoming payments and allocate funds correctly.
• Perform daily and month-end reconciliations of bank and debtor accounts.
• Prepare and post AR journal entries to the general ledger.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding accounts.
• Resolve billing discrepancies with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support month-end reporting and ad-hoc finance tasks.
• Handle other ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Accounting experience

Communication skills

System experience (CIA/TechnologyOne)

Education

Diploma or Bachelors in Accounting & Finance/equivalent qualification or relevant work experience

Tools

TechnologyOne

Job description

As one of the established non for profit organizations, my client is looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Officer to join their team due to remarkable growth. This is a 2 months temporary position and subject to extension based in Sydney CBD.

Junior candidates are encouraged to apply if you are someone who has some exposure in the role and is a quick learner.

About the Opportunity / Responsibilities:

Reporting into a supportive and nurturing manager:

• Invoicing: Generating and issuing accurate AR invoices in a timely manner.
• Data Extraction & Management: Navigating and utilizing our revenue systems to extract, analyze, and manage critical billing data.
• Receipting & Allocations: Processing incoming payments and accurately allocating funds across various accounts.
• Reconciliations: Performing daily and month-end bank and debtor account reconciliations to ensure financial integrity.
• Journal Entries: Preparing and posting accurate AR journals to the general ledger.
• Debtor Management: Monitoring aging reports and following up on outstanding accounts to minimize overdue balances.
• Query Resolution: Acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and external clients to resolve billing discrepancies professionally.
• Month-End Support: Assisting the broader finance team with month-end reporting and ad-hoc administration as required.
• Other ad-hoc duties as required

Ideal Profile

This opportunity is for someone who has experience in a similar role with an Accounting background. You will also bring:

• Diploma or Bachelors in Accounting & Finance/equivalent qualification or relevant work experience
• Prior experience in a similar role ( 2 years or more )
• Strong verbal and communication skills
• Exposure to CIA/TechnologyOne system is highly desirable but not mandatory
• Someone who can work in fast paced environment
• Strong work ethic
• $40 - 46 per hour + Super (based on experience)
• 2 months temporary and subject to extension
• Sydney CBD NSW 2000 location - close to public transport
• Great team culture and friendly environment
• 3 - 4 days work from home flexibility

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the high volume of applications*

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.