At a Glance
- Tasks: Process supplier invoices and manage project costs in a dynamic construction environment.
- Company: Join GRiD Electrical, a leading electrical infrastructure business across Australia and New Zealand.
- Benefits: Enjoy career development opportunities, a supportive team, and a collaborative work culture.
- Other info: Work closely with project teams and enjoy a vibrant workplace with growth potential.
- Why this job: Be part of a forward-thinking company making a real impact in the electrical industry.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Accounting or relevant experience preferred; MYOB knowledge is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 26.1 - 31.9 $ per hour.
GRiD Electrical is a Tier 1 electrical infrastructure business delivering high voltage and critical electrical works across NSW. Established in 2005, Grid Electrical Services Pty Ltd is an organisation that seamlessly delivers complex electrical and communications installations, aiming always to exceed our client's and stakeholders' expectations. GRiD is more than just an electrical contractor; we're a growing, forward-thinking business delivering major infrastructure and commercial projects across Australia and New Zealand. We invest in our people, value innovation, and provide opportunities to develop your career in a collaborative, supportive environment.
About the role
The Accounts Payable Officer is responsible for the accurate, timely and controlled processing of supplier invoices and related project costs within a construction environment. The role supports project and finance teams by ensuring invoices are correctly coded, matched to approved purchasing documentation, reconciled, processed for payment and reflected accurately in project cost reporting and month-end accounts.
Key responsibilities
- Review, verify and enter supplier invoices into Workbench and MYOB (or other approved ERP/accounting systems) accurately and within required processing deadlines.
- Validate invoices against approved purchase orders, work orders, delivery dockets, supporting documentation and delegated approval requirements before processing.
- Ensure invoices are allocated to the correct project, job, cost code and general ledger account to support accurate construction project costing.
- Identify and resolve invoice discrepancies, duplicate invoices, incorrect pricing, missing purchase orders and incomplete supporting documentation.
- Maintain accurate supplier records and ensure invoice documentation is appropriately filed and archived in accordance with company requirements.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Site Administrators and Procurement to resolve outstanding invoices, purchasing discrepancies and project cost queries.
- Complete weekly labour hire reconciliations, ensuring labour hire invoices and supporting timesheet information agree to approved project records.
- Complete supplier statement reconciliations and investigate missing invoices, credits, duplicate charges and outstanding items.
- Prepare payment runs as directed by the Manager, ensuring payments are supported by approved documentation and comply with internal controls.
- Prepare weekly accounts payable cash flow information and provide visibility of upcoming supplier payment requirements.
About you
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline is desirable; relevant practical accounts experience will also be considered.
- Previous accounts payable or broader accounts experience, preferably within construction, electrical contracting, engineering or a project-based environment.
- Experience using MYOB, Workbench or comparable ERP/accounting and project management systems.
- Experience processing high-volume supplier invoices and reconciling supplier accounts.
- Understanding of purchase orders, work orders, delivery documentation, project/job costing and cost coding is highly desirable.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
Accounts Payable in Sydney employer: Grid Electrical
At GRiD Electrical, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values collaboration and professional growth. Our dynamic work culture fosters innovation and teamwork, particularly in our Marsden Park project, where you will have the opportunity to partner closely with project leaders and contribute to significant infrastructure developments. With a strong focus on employee development and a commitment to maintaining a supportive environment, we offer a rewarding career path for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the electrical infrastructure sector.
