Accounts Payable Officer

1 week ago

Geelong, Australia Deakin University Full time

**Job no**: 572155
**Work type**: Full-time
**Location**: Geelong - City
**Categories**: Administration, Finance
- Based at our Geelong Waterfront Campus
- Full-time, Fixed Term until July 2026
- HEW5 $ 80,199 - $89,950 + 17% Superannuation

The Accounts Payable Officer will be part of a collaborative, customer-focused team and will provide a professional and efficient level of service. The role entails data entry into WorkDay to process the purchasing requests across the university, as well as master supplier updates.

**Your key responsibilities will include**:

- Meeting month-end processing deadlines in a high-volume transaction environment.
- Liaise with all external stakeholders including suppliers to resolve queries, prepare statement reconciliations, follow up on overdue invoices and facilitate master data change requests as required.
- Provide high level customer service, analysis and problem solving, guidance, advice and ensure enquiries are addressed promptly and accurately in line with University policies and procedures and external regulations.
- Monitor and adhere to fluctuating banking rules relating to overseas payments regarding complicated currency variations and adjustments relating to forward contracts, hedged funds, spot rates, overseas banks and external system requirements.
- Highlight opportunities and make recommendations for improvement for the Division’s financial processes and initiate own continuous improvement activities.

**To be successful, you’ll have**:

- Completion of a Degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or
- Completion of an Associate Diploma and at least two years subsequent relevant work experience; or
- Completion of a Post-Trades Certificate or Advanced Certificate and extensive relevant experience as a Technician; or
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Strong knowledge of standard procedures for processing invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
- Understanding how to support internal and external stakeholders with inquiries and issue resolution related to payments.
- Experience in a large organisation with established financial systems and procedures.

**Here's how to apply**:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

**Applications for this position close on Sunday 1st June at 11:55pm**

**Are You Ready?**

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

**Advertised**: 26 May 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 01 Jun 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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