Settlement Accountant (Mandarin Speaking)

Northstone Talent Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthStone Talent Partners in Sydney CBD, NSW, seeks a Settlement Accountant to manage the Australian entity's settlements and accounts receivable, including invoicing, billing, collections, and reconciliation. You will also assist with accounts payable tasks and collaborate with field teams, customers, transport partners and the China head office.

You will join a small team within a larger finance function, with opportunities to contribute to monthly reporting and support month-end close

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, billing, credit control or collections within a commercial environment.
• Proficiency in Excel and with accounting software or ERP systems.
• Strong communication skills with customers and colleagues.
• Good attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and verify settlements with customers and counterparties within agreed timelines.
• Prepare and issue accurate customer invoices and manage the end-to-end billing cycle.
• Manage collections and follow up outstanding balances professionally.
• Allocate customer payments and resolve discrepancies and short payments.
• Perform customer, bank and settlement reconciliations.
• Support accounts payable processing and payment runs when required.
• Prepare aged receivables and assist monthly reporting and forecasting.
• Contribute to month-end close with accurate records and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Excel

Billing & Collections

Time management

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

NorthStone Talent Partners Sydney CBD NSW

About the Company
Our client is a global logistics company with a rapidly growing presence in Australia, operating across Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth. Backed by an established international network and strong global capabilities, the business continues to expand its Australian operations and is investing in local talent.

The environment is collaborative, supportive and professional, with a clear focus on delivering reliable, efficient and customer-focused logistics solutions underpinned by technology and strong operational capability.

About the Role
You will manage settlements and the accounts receivable cycle for the Australian entity, from invoicing and billing through to collections, payment allocation and customer and counterparty reconciliations. You will also support accounts payable activities as required.

You will join a team of three other Settlement Accountants within a finance and accounting department of more than 10 staff, working closely with operational teams, customers, transport partners and the China head office.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinating and verifying settlements with customers, transport partners and other counterparties within agreed timelines

Preparing and issuing accurate customer invoices and managing the end to end billing cycle

Managing collections and following up outstanding balances in a timely and professional manner

Allocating customer payments and resolving discrepancies, short payments and queries

Performing customer, bank and settlement reconciliations

Supporting accounts payable processing and payment runs when required

Preparing aged receivables and outstanding balance reports, and contributing to monthly reporting, including occasional forecasting or analysis on a case by case basis

Supporting month end close with accurate records, schedules and documentation

Maintaining audit trails and following financial controls

Key Requirements

Experience in accounting, billing, credit control or collections within a commercial environment

Confidence communicating with customers about outstanding accounts, with a professional and relationship-focused approach

Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage tasks effectively

Proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting software or ERP systems is highly regarded