Accounts Payable Officer
Chandler Macleod ·www.chandlermacleod.com
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Accounts Payable Officer
Location: Officer, VIC
Rate: $40 per hour + super
Assignment: Short-term contract (leave coverage) through to 21st August 2026
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join a local government organisation based in Officer. This is a short-term assignment supporting the finance team during a period of leave coverage.
You will be responsible for the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing while delivering high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
Location: Officer, VIC
Rate: $40 per hour + super
Assignment: Short-term contract (leave coverage) through to 21st August 2026
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join a local government organisation based in Officer. This is a short-term assignment supporting the finance team during a period of leave coverage.
You will be responsible for the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing while delivering high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-end accounts payable processing
- Invoice processing, including supplier payments and credits
- Preparation and communication of payment run schedules and cut-off timeframes
- Processing cheque and EFT payment runs and issuing remittances
- Accurate and efficient data entry
- Reviewing and coding invoices in line with the general ledger
- Monthly supplier statement reconciliations
- Preparation of monthly creditor reconciliations
- Responding to accounts payable enquiries
- Supporting process improvements within AP procedures
- Maintaining up-to-date policies, procedures, and system records
- Additional duties as required
- Demonstrated experience in an accounts payable or finance administration role
- Strong data entry skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Sound understanding of accounts payable processes and general ledger coding
- Ability to reconcile supplier accounts
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Understanding of ATO requirements (desirable)
- Experience within a local government or large organisation (advantageous)
- Post-secondary qualifications in Business, Office Administration or a related field (preferred)
Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
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Who is hiring for the Accounts Payable Officer role?
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Where is the Accounts Payable Officer job located?
The Accounts Payable Officer role with Chandler Macleod is based in Officer, VIC, AU.
What does the Accounts Payable Officer role pay?
Chandler Macleod lists the Accounts Payable Officer role at up to AUD 40 per hour.
Is the Accounts Payable Officer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Chandler Macleod.
What experience level is the Accounts Payable Officer role?
The Accounts Payable Officer position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Accounts Payable Officer role at Chandler Macleod?
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