Accounts Payable Officer

About usBusways is Australia’s largest privately owned bus operator, providing services across NSW and South Australia. Over the past 79 years we have developed a passionate and engaging brand in the transport sector and are one of the most well-known bus passenger transport operators in our operating regions.With a team of more than 2,600 people, committed to transporting over 26 million passengers each year, we pride ourselves on taking a proactive approach to public transport delivery to ensure the customer’s journey is as seamless as possible.About the OpportunityReporting to our Accounts Payable Supervisor and based in our National Support Office in Pymble, this role will have responsibility for three-way invoice matching, liaising with depots and suppliers for goods receipts and statement reconciliations, and processing payments accurately and to the required timeframes.  This is a maternity leave cover position and, as such, requires someone with hands-on experience in an accounts payable function and the ability to quickly learn our systems and processes.Role responsibilitiesYour responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:1. Accounts payable dutiesEnsure the timely payment of all invoices for Busways GroupReconcile supplier statements regularly and take proactive actions to resolve issues arisingActively looking for ways to build relationships with suppliersUnderstand the controls in place to ensure correct supplier invoice payments and enhance these where requiredSetting up suppliers in Greentree and complete credit applications2. Enquiry managementUnderstanding the service level agreement (SLA) and ensure all AP enquiries are addressed within the SLA and with respect and courtesyIdentify and work with relevant teams to ensure the process to pay invoices is understood and followedAbout youIdeally you will meet the following criteria:2+ years’ experience in an accounts payable teamAccounting qualification or equivalent (desirable)A high level of attention to detail and efficiency is needed to process high volume of invoicesDemonstrated knowledge including, complaint handling, work, health and safety, policies and procedures, inclusion and diversityDemonstrated problem-solving skills, the capacity to successfully deliver high quality outcomes and meet deadlinesCreative thinker and proactive problem solverMS Office skills with intermediate Excel skillsAbility to work independently and as part of teamApply nowIf you believe this is the perfect role for you, please apply by submitting a resume and a cover letter that specifically addresses your skills and experience in relation to the role, duties and required skill-set. Individual applications will be processed as soon as they are received so if this position is for you, apply today!Busways is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from people representing all diversity groups and ages such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities, religious beliefs and ethnicity. AUD Pymble 2073