AO3 Accounts Payable Officer

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Public Sector People is seeking an AO3 Accounts Payable Officer to join a Queensland State Government Department based in Brisbane CBD. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to a vital Financial Services team.

This initial contract runs until the end of October, with a strong possibility of extension.

Hourly Rate: $50.37 per hour plus superannuation

Location: Brisbane CBD

About The Role

You will be an integral part of a Financial Services team responsible for corporate financial accounting and reporting, management accounting, accounts payable and receivable, and taxation. This role offers a chance to work within a dynamic public sector environment and apply your expertise in financial administration.

Key Responsibilities

As an Accounts Payable Officer, your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring invoices comply with GST and withholding requirements and are appropriately authorised.
• Processing invoices for payment according to internal controls and financial policies, investigating any non-compliance.
• Ensuring timely payment to creditors and producing urgent cheques as required.
• Entering cheque and travel request claims into the business system and offsetting them in the finance system upon payment.
• Preparing monthly accruals, maintaining, and generating recurring and prepayment documents.
• Performing monthly reconciliations and investigating discrepancies promptly.
• Investigating overpayments to suppliers and following up on their recovery.
• Reviewing corporate card documentation for correct coding, analysing expenditure, and ensuring policy compliance.
• Safeguarding, distributing, and managing petty cash for the Brisbane office.
• Liaising with creditors regarding invoices and directing other enquiries.
• Preparing reports for management as needed.
• Developing and maintaining work instructions for the role.
• Assisting staff with accurate and timely invoice actioning in the record management system and following up on discrepancies.
• Actively participating in team planning and ensuring compliance with corporate responsibilities.
• Modelling values of respect, quality, and accountability.
• Maintaining a high standard of practice through governance and risk management.
• Fostering an inclusive workplace where inclusion, diversity, and wellbeing are promoted.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Administrative experience and knowledge of financial procedures relating to accounts payable, including expenditure authorisation, account payment, and financial record maintenance.
• Essential experience using TechnologyOne.
• The ability to work independently, plan ahead, monitor task progress to meet deadlines, and reorganise work to reflect changing priorities.
• Proficiency in information technology systems such as Microsoft Office and the ability to learn organisation-specific systems.
• Effective communication skills to interact with stakeholders and clients, providing courteous, prompt, and professional services.
  
  

Ready to take on this exciting opportunity within the Queensland State Government? Apply todaySeniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeTemporary

Job function

• Job functionGeneral Business and Administrative
• IndustriesArchitecture and Planning, Government Administration, and Government Relations Services

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