Senior Accounts Payable Officer– Full time, permanent role base at Parramatta CBD– Hybrid work model

About Uniting

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice. We are imaginative, respectful, compassionate and bold.

Role Purpose

The Senior Accounts Payable Officer will play a key role leading a team of 3 Accounts Payable Officers. Managing the team’s deliverables, you will ensure accurate accounting and reporting of all related financial transactions. The Senior Accounts Payable Officer will be a key business partner to all stakeholders across the Procure to Pay process.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively lead the Accounts Payable and Expense Management query team, and the inbound invoices team.
• Manage all Service Desk tickets, handle escalated queries and ensure SLAs are met.
• Run aged transaction and exception reports for Expense Management and follow up on non-compliance.
• Engage regularly with the Service Desk team to constantly refine the query matrix and ensure all staff have the required training to support queries.
• Actively participate in projects and act as the Subject Matter expert for all impacted Accounts Payable and Expense Management processes and systems on these projects.
• Manage BAU system issues, including any system developments, and liaise with IT on any issues or changes that will impact on the team.
• Identify and drive process efficiencies and system improvement opportunities.
• Manage and assist with team’s month end activities and deliverables in line with our policies and procedures, ensuring all related internal controls are maintained.
• Ensure all monthly reports are completed and accurate in line with month end timelines.
• Run, distribute and actively follow up on unprocessed invoice queue with business users.
• Develop and coach team members to upskill both systems and process knowledge.

Qualifications and Experience

Typically, this role will require 4 or more years’ experience in Senior Accounts Payable officer role, ideally in a leadership position.

• Bachelor qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience a must.
• Proven knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.
• Attention to detail and quality focused with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Demonstrated experience with Expense Management systems, corporate card management and exception reporting around card and out of pocket expenditure.
• Strong business partnering experience and proven record of increasing business understanding of procure to pay processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a BAU role whilst also driving and implementing systems and process improvements.
• Excellent skills in the operation of ERP software, and analytical tools including Excel.
• Experience in shared service environments managing large volumes & high complexity of transactions is essential.
• A demonstrated competency in the end to end Procure to Pay process.
• Proven leadership skills with ability to coach and mentor team members through thorough understanding of the procure to pay end to end process.
• Excellent communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail 

Even better

• Excellent knowledge of Aged Care funding and reporting requirements.
• Experience in working in a highly regulated environment is advantageous.

To review the role responsibilities in greater detail please review the comprehensive Position Description by clicking on the link

Senior Accounts Payable Officer PD.docx

What We Offer You

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Purchase of additional leave.

How to apply:  Send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting why this role appeals to you - Applications reviewed upon receipt. Please apply today!

For all questions, please don't hesitate to contact Fabio Ioviero via email at fioviero@uniting.org

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