Are you ready to embark on a career journey that offers professional growth working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in remote communities and related networks and delivers a meaningful impact? Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) seeks Expression of Interest for the role of Finance Officer - Accounts Payable. As a critical team member, you will be at the heart of our services function in the Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula Area, and remote Aboriginal communities. Operating in 31 retail stores across remote locations, CEQ ensures access to quality fresh food, groceries, and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities. It really needs you to be enthusiastic about making a difference and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that aligns with your values (ours is “Caring, every day, always”) and aspirations. If so, we invite you to join us at Community Enterprise Queensland. To take this step in your exciting career journeying, apply for this role. Summary The Accounts Payable Officer is responsible for the end-to-end payment function of supplier invoices and the daily, weekly and month end processing and reporting. Partnering with a cross-cultural, geographically dispersed team from Cairns to Cape York Peninsula, Gulf of Carpentaria, North Queensland and the Torres Strait Islands, the Accounts Payable Officer will work in alignment with the CEQ vision and values and plays an integral role in ensuring the ongoing success and reputation of CEQ as an employer of choice. Qualifications & Experience Hold or working towards a Certificate III in Accounts Administration is desirable, but not essential. Previous experience in a similar role with similar responsibilities in a multi-site commercial or government environment. Demonstrated ability to manage a large supplier ledger and working in a large and complex business desirable, but not essential. Software & Systems Experience Intermediate to advanced level of competency using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams). Experience using whole of enterprise systems - specifically Pronto Xi or similar ERP systems. Ability to use productivity applications and web-based banking software. Team Work as part of Corporate Services within the Finance team and provide support to the Financial Accountant as reasonably required. Ability to work in a cross-cultural team environment and provide peer support to other team members. Build and foster collegial relationships across all teams in the business to ensure high team member engagement, productivity and the success of CEQ. Digital Developing competency in the ethical use of AI technologies where appropriate and approved by General Manager Corporate Services. Key Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to Establish new suppliers on the CEQ finance system. Accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices. Payment of invoices within supplier terms. Management of weekly and monthly pay runs. Reconciliation of supplier accounts. Ensure supplier accounts are not placed on ‘stop credit’. Prepare end of month reports. Work in a team environment sharing the accounts’ payable function. Monitor WH&S to ensure employee safety and a safe workplace. Review and update the procedure manual. Work on special projects as required. Maintain supplier relations through high level support. Other reasonable duties as requested by Senior Leadership in Corporate Services or the CEO. Essential Requirements A willingness to work in a cross-cultural environment where respect for and a desire to gain an understanding of traditional Torres Strait Islander culture and customs is an absolute necessity. Computer literate, knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and familiar with the operations of computerised based accounts payable systems. Excellent customer service skills and telephone etiquette. Current Criminal History check - no more than 3 months old. Annual Performance Partnership CEQ team members will complete an Annual Performance Partnership (APP), which is a structured performance and professional development discussion which relates to KPI’s aligned with the Strategic Priorities of the business and the CEQ values. The overall result of the APP is also based on how well team members have aligned with the CEQ Values, and achieving their professional goals set for the year. Your new company CEQ is a not-for-profit organisation committed to providing essential goods and services to communities in the Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) and remote Aboriginal communities. We are responsible for the operation of 31 retail stores throughout these remote areas, providing access to quality fresh food, groceries and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities. Our Culture CEQ promote an honest, progressive, collaborate, respectful and inclusive teamwork environment throughout the establishment, culturing diversity and growth within the workforce. Our key benefits: 4 weeks annual leave & 17.5% leave loading Ability to Salary Sacrifice up to $15,000.00 p.a. (meals & entertainment options) Employee assistance program (counselling & support services) available Opportunity for career growth Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives To apply for this career opportunity please click apply via Seek and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter. Applications closes 5 July 2026. We reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated. First Nations applicants are encouraged to apply.
