Account Receivable Officer

With Lucid, you can create your own career adventure. We actively support all our team to initiate innovative ideas and act on them. We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Officer to join our team in Adelaide.

What Sets Us Apart

We are one of Australia's largest employee-owned engineering consultancy. Day-to-day, you will be working with shareholders who will back your ideas and support your growth. Our culture will help you always feel part of an engaged team who thrive on challenges and helping each other to deliver outstanding client outcomes.

Overview of our employee benefits:

• Flexible Work Arrangements: Balance life and work seamlessly.
• Career Development Pathway: Accelerate your growth with immersive training that leads the industry.
• Employee Share Program: Become an owner in the business and share in the rewards.
• Diverse Project Range: Tackle a broad range of exciting projects.
• Employee Assistance Program: A support network for your well-being.
• Industry Accreditations: Empower your professional journey.
• Mentoring Programs: Propel your development with guidance.
• Friendly Supportive Team: Join a culture that thrives on collaboration.
• Exposure to Iconic Projects: Immerse yourself in impactful work.
• Employee Social Club: Connect and celebrate with peers.

About the Role

We're seeking a skilled Accounts Receivable Officer to join our Adelaide team and take ownership of the full AR function. From preparing and issuing invoices to reconciling payments, maintaining accurate records, and fostering positive client relationships, you'll play a key role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly. You'll partner closely with Project Team Leaders and the Finance team to ensure timely, accurate reporting and support seamless project delivery.

What You'll Bring

• 5 + years solid experience in accounts receivable
• Strong knowledge of credit, collections, and financial analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and finance/CRM systems
• Exceptional attention to detail, organisation, and problem-solving skills
• Clear, confident communication with a collaborative and adaptable mindset
• Prepare and distribute invoices and statements for each billing cycle to ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition.
• Accurately reconcile and allocate daily incoming payments to customer accounts, maintaining financial integrity.
• Monitor aged receivables, initiate client communications, and manage reminders and escalation processes to reduce overdue accounts and financial risk.
• Respond promptly and professionally to account queries, fostering strong client relationships and ensuring resolution of issues.
• Collaborate with Project Team Leaders (PTLs) to support project-related financial documentation and ensure alignment with reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate financial records, assist with reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies to support reliable financial reporting.
• Complete year-end processes and assist with audits by providing accurate data and documentation.
• Work closely with finance, administration, and project teams to ensure consistency and alignment across systems and processes.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounts receivable processes and enhance system efficiency.

About Us:

Lucid is one of Australia's fastest-growing national engineering and advisory practices with over 300 staff across offices in Melbourne, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Canberra, Darwin, Brisbane, Perth, and Sydney. As a professional services organisation, we understand that our people are our greatest asset. We invest in our people by providing various opportunities for growth and development and value the importance of celebrating success.

We pride ourselves on our reputation, work culture, strong business ethos, and diverse project portfolio. Our vision is to become Australia's most forward-thinking, agile, and influential engineers and asset advisors. Our team is dedicated to offering exceptional customer care and high-quality service.

Ready to help us create a Better World?

Lucid is committed to creating a Better World. As a team member, you'll be central to helping with our sustainability goals, Reconciliation Action Plan, and providing an inclusive working environment. Our senior members are also involved in an internal mentoring program to help foster growth across all roles.

Lucid Consulting is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity and invites applications from all nationalities, genders and cultural backgrounds, including aboriginal and Torres strait islanders. We encourage Veterans and/or their families to apply.

We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, cultures, and backgrounds. Research indicates that women and individuals from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for positions unless they meet every qualification. If you share our passion for creating a better world, we want to hear from you, even if you don't meet every criterion.

Please we look forward to welcoming you to the team