Accounts Payable Officer

Livestock Improvement Corporation; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra leave days

Flexible working

Insurance discounts

Employee shares scheme

Wellbeing discounts

Free parking

EV charging

Park-like Hamilton office

Job summary

Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) seeks an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join our Hamilton-based team. You’ll handle supplier invoices, employee expenses and creditor payments while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

You’ll manage reconciliations, month-end processes and payment runs, with scope to improve AP systems. SAP experience is valued, and strong communication and attention to detail are essential in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' Accounts Payable experience within a large organisation.
• Intermediate Excel capability and strong systems aptitude.
• SAP experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet monthly deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing positively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Process and check all supplier invoices ensuring accounts are paid correctly and on time
• Reconcile creditor accounts, process EOM journals and perform other reconciliations as per month end timeframes
• Schedule and prepare weekly and monthly payment runs
• Assist with the oversight of our automated invoice processing application to ensure that the system is performing at an optimal level to provide the maximum automation and benefit
• Ensure all employee claim forms are checked and processed in accordance with deadlines and policy
• Liaise with MasterCard holders to ensure receipts and reports are completed within the timeframe given and uploaded for payment
• Manage the AP shared mailboxes and respond to all LIC creditor and internal business units’ queries in an efficient and timely manner

Skills

Accounts Payable

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Independence

Teamwork

Tools

SAP

Job description

LIC is a farmer-owned co-operative that’s been supporting herd improvement in New Zealand’s dairy sector for more than 115 years. We’re focused on providing superior genetics, reliable testing and diagnostics, integrated on-farm software, and great customer service, all designed to help farmers make smarter decisions every day.

As a proud generational co-operative, we’re here for farmers, their families, and rural communities, not just for today, but for the future. And none of it happens without our people. Whether on farm, in the lab, or behind the scenes, every one of us plays a part in helping New Zealand farmers succeed.

Your Role:

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Team Leader and sitting within LIC's Support Services Group, you'll be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, employee expenses, and creditor payments.

You'll manage day-to-day Accounts Payable activities, including reconciliations, month-end processing, supplier queries, and maintaining accurate creditor records. You'll also support the ongoing development of our AP systems and processes, helping improve efficiency, accuracy, and service across the business.

Your Key Focus

• Process and check all supplier invoices ensuring accounts are paid correctly and on time

• Reconcile creditor accounts, process EOM journals and perform other reconciliations as per month end timeframes

• Schedule and prepare weekly and monthly payment runs

• Assist with the oversight of our automated invoice processing application to ensure that the system is performing at an optimal level to provide the maximum automation and benefit

• Ensure all employee claim forms are checked and processed in accordance with deadlines and policy

• Liaise with MasterCard holders to ensure receipts and reports are completed within the timeframe given and uploaded for payment

• Manage the AP shared mailboxes and respond to all LIC creditor and internal business units’ queries in an efficient and timely manner

Your Key Skills & Experience:

• 2-3 years' Accounts Payable experience within a large organisation.

• Proven computer skills, including intermediate Excel capability and strong systems aptitude. SAP experience is highly desirable.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet monthly deadlines.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

• The ability to work independently while also contributing positively within a team environment.

In Return:

In addition to a competitive salary, you'll receive some great benefits including:

• Extra leave days

• Flexible working options

• Discounted health, life, income and disability insurances

• Access to our employee shares scheme

• Wellbeing discounts

• Free onsite parking and Free EV chargers for LIC staff to use

• Our Hamilton office is located in a park-like setting, with tennis court, pool, and onsite café and social club!

Bring your Accounts Payable expertise to a trusted New Zealand organisation where accuracy matters, improvement is encouraged, and your contribution is valued. If you're looking for a role with variety, responsibility, and a great team behind you, we'd love to hear from you.