Accounts Receivable Officer, Clerk Grade 5/6

About the position (temporary up to 18 months with the possibility of ongoing employment) 

The Accounts Receivable Officer plays a key role in managing the Parliament's debtor processes, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely debt collection, receipting, banking, and reconciliation. You will be responsible for maintaining debtor accounts, preparing complex general ledger reconciliations across bank accounts and subsidiary systems, and providing accurate reporting on outstanding debts.

Working closely with Members, their staff, parliamentary staff and external customers, you will build strong relationships to support effective service delivery while ensuring compliance with financial policies, procedures and legislative requirements. The role also contributes to the ongoing improvement of finance processes, supports broader accounts services functions, and works as part of a high-performing, collaborative team committed to delivering quality outcomes.

About us:

Based in NSW Parliament, the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is a specialist service department working to support the operation of the Parliament of NSW by providing logistical support and advice to members, the Departments of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly and the people of New South Wales. Our office is found close to public transport in the heart of Macquarie Street CBD, next to the State Library and Sydney's Botanic Gardens.

Enabling the Parliament, serving New South Wales: We demonstrate and foster in others a commitment to the five values of the Department of Parliamentary Services: collaboration, innovation, excellence, integrity and service.

Our commitment to diversity: We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, mature-age people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

Our people:

Our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join Parliament include:

• Competitive salary and annual leave loading
• 35-hour week and flexible work options
• Corporate Wellbeing programs including seminars and Fitness Passport
• Free annual Influenza vaccination
• Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease
• On-site fitness facilities, pool, restaurant, cafes, and post office

About you:

You are an experienced finance professional with a strong background in accounts receivable, debt collection and complex reconciliations. With a solid understanding of accounting processes, you bring a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy in all aspects of your work.

You are highly organised, able to set priorities, manage competing deadlines, and maintain meticulous records in a busy environment. Your strong administrative skills are complemented by your ability to build effective working relationships and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders in a professional and tactful manner.

You are confident using financial information systems (ideally SAP) and are proficient across the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Further information to assist you with applying for this position:

• Role Description
• Department of Parliamentary Services website
• Pre-employment requirements - NSW Parliament

How to apply:

To apply for this position please provide:

• An up-to-date Resume [maximum five pages] which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role and
• A response [maximum two pages] to the Targeted Questions below.

Applications that do not include a response to the targeted questions will not be progressed to the next stage of assessment. Copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than requested) is not required at this stage in the recruitment process and will not be included with application documents.

Targeted questions:

1. Briefly outline your experience in debt collection. Provide examples of approaches taken with high profile customers when debts are disputed.

2. Describe your experience in performing complex general ledger reconciliations including bank accounts, debtor ledgers and other subsidiary systems.

Electronic attachments must be MS Word compatible or in pdf format.

Technical assistance: Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact 'I work for NSW' or the helpdesk on Monday - Friday).

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following criteria:

• an Australian Citizen
• a permanent resident of Australia; or
• a New Zealand citizen.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Job Reference:

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, 2 September 2025 [11.55pm]