Senior Ap/Ar Specialist: Precision & Cashflow Champion

Engage Personnel; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office budget

Cutting-edge tools and technology

Rewards and recognition programs

Swag app cashback offers and discounts

Employee Share Option Program

Annual Global Gathering

Job summary

Engage Personnel seeks an Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team in Newcastle. You will process supplier invoices across multiple entities, handle vendor inquiries, and run weekly payments while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

You’ll reconcile statements, support month-end processes, and partner with internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement. The successful candidate will have at least 1 year in AP, strong Excel and ERP experience (NetSuite preferred), and a proactive,

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in accounts payable or similar finance role.
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong communication and collaboration across business levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel; ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of supplier invoices across multiple entities.
• Handle vendor and stakeholder enquiries professionally.
• Run weekly payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate AP records and support month-end processes.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement in the AP function.

Skills

Attention to detail

High-volume processing

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

CA/CPA qualification in progress

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team. Reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Team Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions across multiple business units.

• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner across multiple entities and departments.
• Responding to vendor and stakeholder enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Processing weekly payment runs.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies where required.
• Maintaining accurate accounts payable records and supporting month-end processes.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the accounts payable function.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive team player with a strong commitment to accuracy, customer service, and continuous improvement. You will bring:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or similar finance-related role.
• Demonstrated experience processing high volumes of invoices in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the business.
• Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience with ERP or financial management systems will be highly regarded.

What Will You Bring

• At least 1 years’ worth of experience in a similar role
• Currently studying for CA/CPA qualification (or are looking to start this)
• Relevant degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
• Experience with NetSuite is highly advantageous
• Hungry, creative, enthusiastic, and data-driven with a diverse skill set
• Thrives in an environment of fast growth and ambiguity
• Strong planning and organisational skills with aptitude to learn and complete work within agreed deadlines
• Analytical skills to interpret and present accurate financial data
• Have strong communication, presentation, listening skills and ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Possess excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic

Plus, you’ll get to enjoy a number of great perks, including

• Salary $70,000-$90,000 + superannuation.
• A generous budget for your home office.
• Cutting-edge tools and technology.
• Reward and recognition programs – because great work should be recognised and rewarded.
• Cashback offers and discounts on popular brands through our Swag app.
• Employee Share Option Program: be an owner of Employment Hero.
• Annual Global Gathering – so far we’ve been to Thailand, Vietnam and are excited to meet in Bali in September 2024.