Accounts Payable Officer (Sheldon)

Above Award Remuneration and great benefits
- Staff Wellness programs & Wellness Committee
- Great Resources and Facilities

**Position Overview**

The Accounts Payable Officer ensures timely, accurate and compliant processing of the College’s supplier invoices, employee reimbursements and purchase‐to‐pay workflows. The role acts as the first point of contact for creditor queries, maintains strong vendor relationships and supports month‑end close, cash‑flow forecasting and continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance function.

**Why work at Sheldon College?**

At Sheldon College we are striving to be an Employer of Choice. We believe that People Make the Difference and reward staff by providing industry leading benefits supporting their Financial, Health and Wellbeing, Social, Family and Professional Growth and Learning. Some of those benefits include:

- Above Award remuneration.
- Salary Sacrifice and Superannuation Co-Contribution.
- College Paid Parental Leave.
- Employee Assistance Program 24/7 for Staff and Families.
- Corporate Discounts including Health Insurance & Optometry.
- Employee fee discounts at On-Site Early Learning Centre and Prep
- 12 College.
- Coffee and Cake days every Term, Team BBQs and Lunches regularly.
- Staff room essentials including Bread, Raisin Toast, Condiments, Tea, Coffee, Milk.
- Professional Development is paid and release time supported.
- Subsidised Staff Study & Scholarship Program.

**About You**
- Ability to proactively engage with stakeholders at various levels
- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously, as well as part of a collaborative team
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain high level of accuracy in a quick past environment
- Ability to effectively manage competing priorities to ensure deadlines are met
- Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume AP ledger with mínimal supervision while meeting service-level deadlines.
- Proven record of maintaining supplier relationships and resolving complex invoice discrepancies.
- Evidence of driving process improvements or system enhancements that deliver efficiency or cost savings.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to liaise with executive leadership and external auditors.

**Essential**
- Certificate III-IV in Accounting/Bookkeeping or equivalent experience.
- Eligible to hold a Working with Children Blue Card.

**Desirable**
- Diploma or higher qualification in accounting.
- Education-sector or NFP finance exposure.
- Experience with workflow automation / OCR tools.
- Knowledge of Australian taxation & procurement legislation. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qh9g2