Are you a detail-oriented professional with experience in accounts payable? Join our team as an Accounts Payable Officer! This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your contributions make a difference. This position is based at our Head Office in either Devonport, Tasmania or Launceston, Tasmania. Respect Group Limited is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing high-quality aged care and retirement living services across Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the dignity and respect of every individual.
The Role:As the Accounts Payable Officer, you will play a vital role in managing and executing the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
Key Responsibilities:Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and proceduresVerify, classify, and post invoices to the appropriate accountsEnsure that purchases are appropriately approved and match purchase ordersReconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies with vendors and internal departmentsPrepare and process payment batches, including wire transfers and chequesAssist with month-end closing processes, including preparing reports and documentationFacilitate communications with vendors related to payment inquiriesMaintain accurate records and filing systems for all accounts payable transactionsSupport process improvements by suggesting enhancements to current proceduresRequirements:To be successful in this role you will have:
Proven experience in an accounts payable roleKnowledge of accounting principles and practicesStrong attention to detail and accuracy in data entryFamiliarity with accounting software and MS Office suiteAbility to work independently and as part of a teamExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to manage time effectively and meet deadlinesTo be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.
Benefits:What we can offer you:
Competitive salary and entitlementsPay incentives including not-for-profit salary packagingRelocation assistance negotiableMeaningful work in a purpose-driven organisationLong-term employment in a recession-proof sectorLearning, development, and growth opportunitiesDiscounted private health insuranceOur purpose:To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.
Our Values:Respect - Treat all people with fairness and dignityCare - Look after and protect the elderly, and each otherTeamwork - Encourage, cooperate, and build trustCourage - Do the right thing, even when it's difficultIntegrity - Be open, honest, and trustworthyInnovation - Think differently to solve problems.Excellence - Drive quality to continuously improve.
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