Payments Specialist (Accounts Payable)

Standards Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Nine-day fortnight

Parental leave

Workiversary rewards

International work opportunities

Early long service leave access

Job summary

Standards Australia is seeking a Payments Specialist to manage the end-to-end Procurement to Payment cycle. The role involves processing payments, handling accounts payable queries, and supporting payroll functions. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience and a tertiary qualification in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting. The company promotes a diverse culture and offers flexible work arrangements along with various benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Procure to Payment functions.
• Experience with payroll and finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Process payments ensuring compliance with delegation and approvals.
• Manage Purchase Order process and supplier onboarding.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and resolve invoicing issues.

Skills

Process Improvement

Compliance

Accounts Payable

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Commerce

Tertiary qualification in Finance

Tertiary qualification in Accounting

Tools

Employment Hero

Microsoft F&O

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Who are we?

Standards Australia (SA) is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, with a rich history dating back to 1922. We are currently undergoing a significant transformation and growth phase, with our workforce doubling in recent years to over 200 professionals dedicated to shaping Australia’s future and empowering communities.

About The Role

Provide effective processing, verification, and reconciliation of fortnightly payments to creditors, managing the end-to-end Procurement to Payment cycle with a focus on process improvement. The role includes month-end tasks, supporting system implementations, workflow design, and occasional payroll assistance.

What You’ll Do

• Be the first point of contact for all accounts payable queries.
• Process payments ensuring compliance with delegation, coding, and approvals, including foreign currency payments and RCTIs.
• Review outstanding liabilities (Aged Creditor review).
• Manage Purchase Order (PO) process and supplier onboarding.
• Handle corporate credit card transactions and employee expenses.
• Manage bank balances, internal transfers, and month-end journals.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and resolve invoicing issues.
• Support payroll functions as needed.

About you

• 5+ years’ experience in Procure to Payment functions within a medium to large Australian organisation.
• Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting.
• Experience with payroll and finance systems like Employment Hero and Microsoft F&O is advantageous.
• Proven involvement in process improvement projects focusing on automation, compliance, and efficiency.
• Exposure to payroll is a plus.

Culture & Benefits

Standards Australia has been awarded the Employer of Choice Award for 2023 and 2024. We value integrity, courage, accountability, respect, and excellence, and promote diversity through initiatives like Women in Technology.

Benefits include flexible work arrangements, a nine-day fortnight, parental leave, workiversary rewards, international work opportunities, and early long service leave access.

What's next?

If interested, submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 15 business days.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. For adjustments to the recruitment process, contact [e-mail].