Senior Accounts Payable Officer

About Ofload and Our Mission

FreightTech is one of the most exciting spaces to be in right now, with the opportunity to transform one of the largest industries. Freight in Australia is a $66  billion market, yet it is analogue and has many inefficiencies: 30% of the time, trucks drive empty. Networks lack transparency, data flows are fragmented, and smaller transport operators face barriers to competing with the big players.

At Ofload, we're changing how the freight industry operates and bringing it into the digital world. We leverage technology, data, and strategic partnerships to connect a growing roster of blue-chip customers with smaller, highly efficient transport operators. By reducing empty truck miles, improving visibility, and optimising supply chains, we're driving smarter, greener, and more efficient operations that benefit businesses and the environment.

This isn't just logistics—it's FreightTech: a tech-powered transformation of an industry that is the backbone of the economy and touches everyone's lives.

Why Join Ofload?

Joining Ofload means being part of a high-growth scaleup. It means working alongside motivated, ambitious individuals who are passionate about disrupting the status quo and making a real impact. Our team thrives on challenges, values direct and honest feedback, and is committed to growing together.

We've raised over $100M in funding from some of the world's top investors—backers of companies like Canva, Revolut, and HelloFresh. Along the way, we've been recognized for our innovation and culture:

• Ranked #1: Deloitte Climate and Sustainability Award 2024 for our pioneering Carbon Analytics Platform
• Ranked #2: AFR BOSS Best Places to Work 2024 in Transport and Construction

At Ofload, we combine the agility of a tech startup with the impact of tackling a massive, real-world problem. If you're ready to be part of an ambitious team reshaping the freight future, we want to hear from you.

About the role:

As our Senior Accounts Payable Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Accounts Payable function, overseeing accurate and timely processing for over 200 carriers and vendors. You will be responsible for accurately processing and recording all accounts payable transactions, ensuring timely payments to vendors, and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders. Most importantly, you will contribute to the scalability of the function as we grow. This role demands attention to detail, financial acumen, and excellent communication skills to contribute to the smooth financial operations of the company.

What you'll do:

• Mentor and uplift a small team of junior and mid-level AP professionals
• Own the end-to-end Accounts Payable process from invoice receipt to payment, ensuring compliance with controls and approval workflows.
• Manage the 3-way-match process for vendor invoices, ensuring reconciliation with minimal manual intervention.
• Oversee carrier onboarding and credit applications
• Resolve quantity, price, and coding discrepancies by liaising with internal teams and vendors.
• Respond promptly to carrier and vendor payment queries with professionalism.
• Manage staff reimbursements and verify bank details via Eftsure.
• Prepare and review payment batches to meet deadlines.
• Submit accurate AP accruals on time for month-end close.
• Monitor AP ageing, minimising overdue balances and meeting payment terms.
• Drive process improvements and automation opportunities, delivering at least one implemented initiative per quarter.
• Manage AP-related tickets in Front, ensuring timely resolution and stakeholder satisfaction.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 4+ years' demonstrated accounts payable experience, including ownership of end-to-end AP processes.
• Tertiary or post-secondary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of AP cycles, reconciliations, and cost allocation in P&L accounts.
• Proven ability to navigate and manage multiple finance systems and tools (Front, Eftsure, OFX, Xero and Netsuite)

At Ofload we prioritise impact, aptitude and passion, so we'd encourage you to apply if you do not meet all the above criteria. When you apply, please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

More than a job We look after you through: 

• Flexibility and Wellbeing: Balance your life with hybrid work arrangements, including remote work options and additional leave for volunteering, celebrations, and personal milestones.
• Empowerment and Growth: access to a $500 learning and development budget to put towards your professional growth, in-house workshops & Lunch & Learns; and 
• Our annual Summer Camp offsite

Office Benefits:

• Weekly catered breakfast, monthly team lunch and a number of delicious snacks 
• Morning brew of your choice at our local cafe 
• Quarterly celebrations and team events;
• Table tennis, board games and an office library