Hybrid Accounts Payable Specialist - 12-Month Contract

Randstad Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 73,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits platform discounts

3x pay runs per week

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Randstad Australia in Camperdown NSW is seeking a Payment Officer (Accounts Payable) to join on a 12-month temporary contract with hybrid working flexibility. The role requires a solid background in AP processing and proficiency with SAP Ariba, paired with high-accuracy data entry and strong communication skills.

Key duties include invoice processing (including overseas and non-order payments), reconciliations, issue resolution, and maintaining compliant records.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated background in core AP processing and high-accuracy data entry.
• Proficiency with SAP Ariba ERP system.
• A sharp, adaptable mindset with a proven ability to think outside the box, pick up new systems and processes quickly.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to effectively answer inquiries, resolve vendor/internal queries, and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing: Accurately process all invoices (including non-order, student, and overseas payments) in accordance with procurement policy and online Procure-to-Pay system guidelines.
• Reconciliations & Ledger Management: Perform journal transfers, general ledger entries, statement reconciliations, and analyze system exception reports.
• Issue Resolution: Triaging and resolving complex accounts payable and invoice issues in a timely, effective manner.
• Compliance & Record Keeping: Maintain administrative and record-keeping functions in alignment with organizational standards, legislative requirements, and policy deadlines.
• Process Improvement: Provide proactive feedback on queries and system issues to contribute to the continuous improvement of AP workflows.
• Team Collaboration: Assist team members during high-volume periods to ensure seamless delivery of accounts payable and purchasing services.
• Customer & Vendor Service: Deliver exceptional service to internal stakeholders and external vendors, resolving enquiries professionally and promptly.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear, ongoing written and verbal communication regarding issue status and process requirements.

Skills

AP processing

Data entry

SAP Ariba

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

SAP Ariba ERP

Job description

Randstad Australia in Camperdown NSW is seeking a Payment Officer (Accounts Payable) to join on a 12-month temporary contract with hybrid working flexibility. The role requires a solid background in AP processing and proficiency with SAP Ariba, paired with high-accuracy data entry and strong communication skills.

Key duties include invoice processing (including overseas and non-order payments), reconciliations, issue resolution, and maintaining compliant records.