Accounts Payable Officer

Sydney, NSW
$70,000-80,000 per year
Contract
Full-time

21 days ago

About the Opportunity Join a well-established construction company based in Macquarie Park! We're seeking a proactive Accounts Payable Officer to help clear a backlog of invoices and get our AP processes back on track.
What makes this role special:

Work with a reputable construction company in the convenient Macquarie Park location
Take on a critical project to clear invoice backlogs and restore efficiency
Gain valuable experience in construction industry payables
Short-term assignment with immediate impact and clear objectives

Responsibilities As our Accounts Payable Officer, you'll focus on clearing backlogs and streamlining processes:

Backlog Clearance- Priority focus on processing overdue supplier invoices and clearing accumulated backlogs
Invoice Processing- Review, code, and process supplier invoices with accuracy
Payment Runs- Execute timely payment batches to maintain vendor relationships
Vendor Communication- Liaise with suppliers to resolve queries and discrepancies related to invoices and payments
Customer Relations- Investigate and resolve queries or discrepancies related to invoices and payments
Cross-Department Collaboration- Work with project managers and construction teams to resolve account issues
Process Improvement- Identify opportunities to prevent future backlogs and improve AP efficiency

Skills Needed

Proven experience in accounts payable or similar finance role
Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes
Excellent attention to detail with high level of accuracy
Strong communication and negotiation skills for vendor and internal stakeholder interaction
Ability to prioritise workload and consistently meet deadlines
Autonomous worker- ability to manage workload independently with minimal supervision

Next Steps
If you're an experienced AP professional who can hit the ground running and tackle challenging backlogs, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now or contact Rhys Cole at rhys.cole@perigongroup.com.au for more information about this opportunity.Apply NowApply NowCreate As AlertShare this JobInterested in this job?Save JobSimilar JobsSCHEMA MARKUP ( This text will only show on the editor. )Perigon Group provides permanent, temporary and contract staffing solutions within Finance & Accounting, Financial Institutions, Corporate Services, Technology & Project Services and Executive Search.About UsExpertiseEmployersJob SeekersContact DetailsL15, 20 Hunter St Sydney NSW 2000Ph:L23, 300 Queen St Brisbane QLD 4000Ph:L18, 31 Queen St Melbourne VIC 3000Ph:Perigon Group provides permanent, temporary and contract staffing solutions within Finance & Accounting, Financial Institutions, Corporate Services and Executive Search.

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