Accounts payable / accounts receivable / officer

Department of Treasury and Finance

Job reference: 594819

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

We are currently seeking applications for an Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) Officer to join Financial Services at The Department of Treasury & Finance for a period of 9 months.

Remuneration: ASO2 – Salary Range ($57,842 - $62,221 p.a.).

About the opportunity:

The Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) Officer is accountable to the Operational Team Leader Financial Services, for the preparation and payment of accounts, data entry of invoices, receipting of revenue and debt collection. Ensuring that all relevant data is correctly entered into the system and delivering a quality customer service within agreed service delivery time frames.

About you

To be successful you will:

• Understand processing AP/AR, general ledger transactions within the GST environment.
• Be experienced in the use of financial systems (e.g. Masterpiece, Oracle, Basware or similar).
• Be able to provide quality customer service and communicate, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner with a diverse range of people.
• Be able to review procedures and provide feedback and support team members undertaking processes and using systems within AP/AR.
• Be able to work effectively as an individual and a member of a team to meet deadlines, identify and deal with problems.
• Be experienced with working towards daily targets and actively contribute to achieve team goals.
• Be able to quickly learn new information, processes and procedures and software applications to deliver results.
• Be able to work diligently, with sound numeracy skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Be able to be flexible, respond to fluctuating workloads and changes to assigned tasks. Participates in learning and development to update knowledge and skills in a changing environment.
• Be experienced in the use of Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Have an awareness of the relevant legislation, policies and procedures, including Code of Conduct, EEO and cultural inclusion.
• Have an understanding of and ability to work to the spirit and principles of the Premier’s Safety Commitment and the legislative requirements of the Work Health and Safety Act 2012.

About us

• At the Department of Treasury and Finance we work together to ensure South Australia is a thriving, prosperous state now and into the future.
• We are the lead agency for economic, social and financial policy outcomes. We play a vital role in providing financial services to the community and economic and fiscal policy advice to the Government of South Australia.
• Our culture is one that welcomes all and we embrace flexibility and embrace diversity. We believe people are our most valuable asset, so we work to support the skills, knowledge and capability of our staff.

Reporting and Working Relationships

The AP/AR Officer is accountable to the OTL and works as part of the wider Financial Services Team. The AP/AR Officer will liaise with appropriate staff within Shared Services SA, serviced government agencies, suppliers to government and members of the public.

What we offer

• Flexible working options
• Salary packaging options
• Discounted gym membership
• Supportive career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Be Well Program

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Name: Emily Carr
Title: Executive Support Officer
Tel: 7133 8155
Email:

Application Instructions:

To be considered, all applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA by clicking Apply and following the instructions.

Applicants are required to submit a Curriculum Vitae and covering letter (no more than two pages) addressing the key selection criteria and demonstrating suitability for the role. You are also required to provide details of 2 referees and complete a pre-employment declaration.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory SAPOL Clearance or General Employment Probity Check as directed by Shared Services SA.

Shared Services will initiate appropriate background screenings for successful applicants at Shared Services SA’s expense. Applicants should not initiate their own screening checks or clearances and doing so will not entitle the applicant to reimbursement from Shared Services SA of costs incurred.

The Department of Treasury and Finance is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview.