At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage accounts receivable, process invoices, and support debt recovery.
- Company: Join a community-focused council making a real impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 6 weeks annual leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with a focus on community service.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience while working in a supportive, purpose-driven team.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualification or experience in accounting and strong computer skills.
The predicted salary is between 21980 - 82983 $ per year.
Make a real impact - be part of a council that serves the community.
Build valuable experience.
Work with a supportive, purpose-driven team that values what you do Council is looking for two Accounts Receivable Officers to join its Finance team.
The Accounts Receivable Officer oversees end-to-end accounts receivable functions, ensuring accurate billing, effective management of outstanding accounts, timely collection of debts, and strong customer support.
- What you’ll do
- Process invoices, credit adjustments, receipts, and accounts receivable transactions accurately and on time.
- Prepare and issue customer invoices and statements using approved documentation.
- Allocate and reconcile customer payments, ensuring account accuracy.
- Monitor outstanding accounts, follow up overdue balances, and support debt recovery.
- Resolve invoice enquiries and disputes with customers and Council staff.
- Perform reconciliations, support reporting and audits, and contribute to process improvements and team support.
- Comply with all Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- Other duties as reasonably directed by the Senior Accounts Receivable Officer.
- What we’re looking for
- Relevant qualification in accounting, bookkeeping, business or a related discipline or relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in high-volume financial transaction processing, preferably in a medium to large organisation.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and the ability to work confidently with financial management systems.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail and commitment to maintaining complete audit trails and financial records.
- Proven effective time management with the ability to work autonomously.
- Must have, or be able to obtain and maintain, a current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
- Must hold a current C Class Drivers Licence.
- What you’ll receive
- A competitive salary $78,219.80 - $82,983.08 per year, excluding super), with annual reviews under the Enterprise Agreement
- 6 weeks of annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading
- Ongoing professional development opportunities , including training and study support, within a strong, diverse, community-focused environment
- Applications close
- Applications close: 16 October 2026
- For further information
- Divyan Ahimaz - Director - Community Services -
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Accounts Receivable Officer in Nhulunbuy employer: East Arnhem Regional Council
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