Accounts Payable Officer

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values innovation, teamwork, and personal growth? At Xpress Freight Management, we’re not just offering a job — we’re offering a place where your ideas matter and your potential thrives.

Exciting things are happening at Xpress Freight Management and we’re looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join our Sydney depot.

**About the Role**

You will be responsible for the effective administration of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring that invoices are processed within required timeframes and identifying and developing efficiencies in the current account's payables process. You will operate in a complex, high-volume business, with multiple stakeholders and you will be required to maintain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of accounting practices and requirements.

**What we Offer?**
- Attendance Incentive Program: Receive $100 voucher for perfect attendance each month (conditions apply)
- Employee of the Month Program: Get recognised for your hard work and receive a gift card.
- Exciting opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- A dynamic, supportive work culture where your efforts make a tangible impact.
- Be part of an innovative company shaping the future of transport.

**Key duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- Accurate and timely processing of accounts payable records on a daily basis, once approval for payment has been provided.
- Electronic distribution of accounts payable invoices received on a daily basis and follow-up when not returned in a timely fashion.
- Accurately process all accounts payable in accordance with Goods and Services Tax (GST) legislation.
- Some accounts receivable work as required.
- Open and maintain customer accounts.
- Other duties as per the direction of the Chief Financial Officer/General Manager.

**Key qualifications and Experience**:

- Solid background in Accounts Payable, preferably medium/large freight organisation.
- Strong attention to detail and organisation skills.
- Knowledge of Accounting programs and systems (Xero).
- Ability to work in a changing and evolving business and exercise judgement to changing needs and situations.
- Consistently look for process improvement and efficiencies.
- Ability to interact with a wide range of people across all levels of the organisation.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment with outstanding interpersonal skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships to achieve successful outcomes.
- Strong attention to detail.
- High-level of oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate resilience, initiative and collaboration
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines.
- Operate with authenticity and aim to always engage positively to ensure the best possible outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with a high degree of motivation, energy, initiative, and commitment, with the capacity to deal with multiple and often conflicting priorities

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in the workplace.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Referral program

Schedule:

- Day shift

Application Question(s):

- Do you have Accounts Payable experience?
- Do you have experience using Xero?
- Do you have previous invoicing experience?
- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? If no, are you willing to cover the cost to obtain one?

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person