AO4 Finance Officer - Accounts Payable

Troocoo Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

12.75% superannuation

Learning and development

Job summary

Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is a Queensland Government agency that unlocks land and accelerates housing, planning and infrastructure delivery—creating livable places and enabling economic growth. Our work helps deliver safe, secure and affordable homes and supports thriving communities across the state.

We are seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to support key financial processes within the Finance & Digital division, including AP/AR, journals, reconciliations and reporting,

Qualifications

• Foundational finance knowledge or experience in a financial administration role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and receivable, journals, prepayments, accruals, reconciliations and purchase orders.
• Maintain records for bank guarantees and other securities; coordinate receipt/return.
• Support corporate card reconciliations and cost centre management.
• Triage accounts payable and finance enquiries via shared mailbox, providing timely support.
• Compile financial information and reporting, including open purchase orders and statutory reporting support.
• Assist with audit and month-end activities; gather documentation and respond to requests.
• Support compliance with financial legislation, policies, and internal controls.
• Assist EDQ’s SAP ECC6 to SAP/4HANA transition over the next 12 months.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Tools

SAP ECC6

SAP/4HANA

Job description

Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is a Queensland Government agency that unlocks land and accelerates housing, planning and infrastructure delivery—creating livable places and enabling economic growth. Our work helps deliver safe, secure and affordable homes and supports thriving communities across the state.

Empowered by the Economic Development Act 2012, EDQ has unique planning and approval powers to help unblock complex projects and bring development-ready land to market. Our purpose is simple: help Queenslanders find a place to call home, create more jobs closer to home, and support livable communities that reflect Queensland’s way of life.

We work across government and with industry to attract investment, enable jobs and deliver projects that make a measurable difference for Queenslanders.

About the Role:

Working within EDQ’s Finance & Digital division, you’ll support key financial processes while taking ownership of your work and contributing to continuous improvement.

Support the processing of accounts payable and receivable, journals, prepayments, accruals, reconciliations and purchase orders.

Maintain accurate records for bank guarantees and other securities, including coordinating their receipt and return.

Assist with corporate card reconciliations and cost centre management.

Triage and respond to accounts payable and finance enquiries through the shared Finance mailbox, providing timely, high-quality support across the organisation.

Compile accurate and timely financial information, including open purchase order reporting and support for statutory financial reporting.

Support audit and month-end activities, including gathering documentation and responding to information requests.

Help ensure compliance with financial legislation, policies, procedures and internal controls.

Support EDQ’s transition from SAP ECC6 to SAP/4HANA, which will be a major focus for the team over the next 12 months.

About You:

You’re a detail-oriented and collaborative individual with foundational finance knowledge, strong communication skills and a willingness to learn and take ownership of your work.

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, timely and reliable financial services.

Foundational knowledge or experience across financial administration, purchasing, invoicing or bookkeeping would be desirable however not mandatory.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide high-quality customer service and build effective stakeholder relationships.

Proficiency across Microsoft Office, including Excel, with the ability to work confidently with financial data and records.

Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and take accountability for your work.

Strong problem-solving skills, initiative and a willingness to learn and respond positively to guidance and feedback.

A collaborative approach and ability to contribute positively within a diverse team environment.

Why Choose EDQ:

If you’re motivated by purpose and impact, you’ll fit right in at EDQ. You will also be able to enjoy the following:

Flexible and agile ways of working

Generous leave and 12.75% superannuation

Learning, development and career pathways

Modern workplaces designed for collaboration

Inclusive culture that values diversity and cultural capability

Access for you and your family to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities in your area at very low cost