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Accounts Receivable Officer

Mount Waverley Temporary View Job Description
The AR Officer role, based in Mount Waverley, involves managing accounts receivable processes within the retail industry. This temporary position focuses on ensuring accurate and efficient financial operations.
  • Hybrid opportunity
  • Fast-paced, high-volume finance environment

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established Australian organisation based in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs. They are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Officer to support their finance team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment on a temporary basis.

Job Description

The successful Accounts Receivable Officer will be responsible for:

  • Processing and reconciling high-volume accounts receivable transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Monitoring outstanding invoices and proactively following up on overdue payments.
  • Investigating and resolving billing discrepancies and customer account queries.
  • Maintaining accurate customer account records and ensuring compliance with company policies.
  • Supporting month-end activities, including reconciliations and reporting.
  • Preparing and distributing regular aged debt and AR performance reports.
  • Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure timely payment resolution.
  • Providing administrative support to the wider finance team as required.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Accounts Receivable Officer will have:

  • Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable role within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes and general accounting principles.
  • Experience using SAP or a similar large ERP system, with intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Ability to work autonomously while meeting deadlines in a busy team environment.
  • Immediate availability or the ability to commence at short notice

What's on Offer

  • Immediate start temporary opportunity with a well-established Australian business.
  • Hybrid working arrangement offering flexibility between home and office.
  • Competitive hourly rate with weekly pay.
  • Supportive and collaborative finance team environment.
  • Exposure to a high-volume, fast-paced AR function.
  • Convenient south-eastern suburbs location with on-site parking and public transport access.
Contact
Jessica Starns
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7081075
Phone number
+61 386166222

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Accounts Receivable
Industry
Retail
Location
Mount Waverley
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Jessica Starns
Consultant phone
+61 386166222
Job Reference
JN-082026-7081075

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