About us: We create extraordinary experiences. We create memories, we take care of our shared heritage. This means careers where we have to innovate and always push for better, and where your perspective is always valued. This is a world where we bring together our love for the natural environment and our care for one another to make a real difference. This is a world where you'll discover something new, every day. Join our Finance Team and help drive our evolution, as an innovative, modern sector leader. In a business with a $70 million revenue, and an employee engagement score of 87%, you'll bring commercial knowledge to an essential community focused, purpose driven organisation that is driven by values. The Role: In the role of Accounts Payable Officer reporting to our Financial Controller you will working in a small team ensuring smooth operations across the department. Your responsibilities will include: Register accounts payable invoices promptly, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Financial Delegation Authority. Perform three-way matching of tax invoices against purchase orders and goods received notes. Set up suppliers for document capture in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and resolve any issues with invoices not automatically processed. Process Accounts Payable payment runs efficiently. Manage and organise various Accounts Payable inboxes in a timely manner Reconcile creditor statements with accounting records. Address external vendor inquiries regarding accounts payable. Respond to internal staff inquiries related to the accounts payable process, from purchase order to payment. Assist in the month-end reconciliation of Accounts Payable. Step into the Senior Accounts Payable Officer during their leave. Your Profile: We are looking for someone with: Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes Excellent consulting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel Advanced organisational and time management skills Mature, confident, and professional work ethic Strong accounting and financial skills Employee Health, Wellbeing and Assistance Programs including complimentary onsite physio services. What’s on Offer: We offer a fulfilling career with exceptional personal and professional growth opportunities, along with a comprehensive range of benefits: Access to Leadership and Development Programs to foster professional growth and advancement. Employee Health, Wellbeing and Assistance Programs including complimentary onsite physio services. Flexible working arrangements. Immediate access to unpaid parental leave and a short waiting period of only three months for paid parental leave, applicable to both full-time and part-time employees. The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave. Discounts available at our employee café and onsite florists. Don’t meet every requirement? We still encourage you to apply – your unique strengths might be just what we need. SMCT is an equal opportunity employer and a Diversity Council Australia Member. We care for our colleagues and the community we serve. To protect one another it is a requirement that all successful candidates complete background checks. If you have any access requirements which restrict you from fully participating in our recruitment process, please contact recruitment@smct.org.au so that we can discuss necessary adjustments. We're reviewing applications as they come in and may remove this ad early once the position is filled, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. For more information on Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, please visit our website: www.smct.org.au .
