Senior Accounts Payable Clerk (Finance)

Job Description

Apply now Job no: 499473Work type: Temporary Full TimeClassification: Band 5 ($76,355- $86,617 pa)Categories: Finance About the role In this role, you will utilise Council’s Oracle financial system and Procure to Pay processes to ensure supplier information and activities are accurate, compliant with procurement policies, and meet audit requirements. Work type: Temporary Full Time (31 July 2025)Classification: Band 5 $76,355 - $86,617 pa plus super (pro rata) Key responsibilities include: Management and storage of all incoming electronic invoices and AP related financial records in a secure and efficient manner. Tracking of invoice turnover and Aged Trial Balance to meet Statutory & Council’s payment terms. Specialised knowledge to process, verify and reconcile high volumes of invoices using Council’s financial system to ensure invoices meet audit and legal requirements. Resolution of rejected payments. Reconciliation of supplier statements including follow up of outstanding invoices and credits. Research and resolution of purchase order, invoice and payment documentation and discrepancies. Mailbox management and triage of high-volume emails from internal and external stakeholders. Provide high level customer service to respond and resolve written and verbal enquiries from internal business units, external suppliers and customers. About you To be successful in this role, you will have a relevant tertiary qualification in commerce, accounting, or finance, or demonstrated experience in a similar role within a comparable organisation. You will also have a comprehensive knowledge of financial software systems and proven proficiency in using large, computerised accounts payable systems such as Oracle Financials. Ability to process high volumes of data on a recurring basis. Knowledge and experience in end to end purchasing to pay processes in a large organisation environment. Experience working in an organisation which processes a high volume of invoices across a diverse range of services daily. An understanding of basic accounting principles and procedures. Demonstrated customer focus effectively communication skills both verbal and written. Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City). If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! Child Safety Responsibilities We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Diversity and Inclusion At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience. Create our future together at the City of Greater Geelong Join the City of Greater Geelong, a community-focused workplace on Wadawurrung Country. We deliver over 130 services to our growing population, striving to make our city a great place to live, work, and study. Our central location for Central Geelong-based employees is the Civic Precinct, Wurriki Nyal, a modern, sustainable, and inclusive workplace, along with our outreach locations. If you're passionate about inclusivity and community, apply now – we’d love to meet you! We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process. Applications and Enquiries Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position. Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch. Advertised: 23 Jan 2025 6:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 02 Feb 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time #J-18808-Ljbffr