At a Glance
- Tasks: Process payments, manage queries, and support payroll in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Standards Australia, a leading standards development organisation with a rich history.
- Benefits: Flexible work, nine-day fortnight, parental leave, and international opportunities.
- Other info: Awarded Employer of Choice for 2023 and 2024, promoting diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Join a transformative team making a real impact on Australia's future.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in accounts payable and a relevant tertiary qualification.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
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Who are we?
Standards Australia (SA) is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, with a rich history dating back to 1922.
We are currently undergoing a significant transformation and growth phase, with our workforce doubling in recent years to over 200 professionals dedicated to shaping Australia’s future and empowering communities.
About The Role
Provide effective processing, verification, and reconciliation of fortnightly payments to creditors, managing the end-to-end Procurement to Payment cycle with a focus on process improvement.
The role includes month-end tasks, supporting system implementations, workflow design, and occasional payroll assistance.
- What You’ll Do
- Be the first point of contact for all accounts payable queries.
- Process payments ensuring compliance with delegation, coding, and approvals, including foreign currency payments and RCTIs.
- Review outstanding liabilities (Aged Creditor review).
- Manage Purchase Order (PO) process and supplier onboarding.
- Handle corporate credit card transactions and employee expenses.
- Manage bank balances, internal transfers, and month-end journals.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and resolve invoicing issues.
- Support payroll functions as needed.
About you
- 5+ years’ experience in Procure to Payment functions within a medium to large Australian organisation.
- Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting.
- Experience with payroll and finance systems like Employment Hero and Microsoft F&O is advantageous.
- Proven involvement in process improvement projects focusing on automation, compliance, and efficiency.
- Exposure to payroll is a plus.
- Culture & Benefits
Standards Australia has been awarded the Employer of Choice Award for 2023 and 2024.
We value integrity, courage, accountability, respect, and excellence, and promote diversity through initiatives like Women in Technology.
Benefits include flexible work arrangements, a nine-day fortnight, parental leave, workiversary rewards, international work opportunities, and early long service leave access.
What's next?
If interested, submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 15 business days.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. For adjustments to the recruitment process, contact .
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Payments Specialist in Sydney employer: Standards Australia
Standards Australia is an exceptional employer, recognised as an Employer of Choice for two consecutive years, reflecting our commitment to a culture of excellence and employee wellbeing. We offer flexible working arrangements, career growth opportunities, and a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the eCommerce space while contributing to the betterment of Australian communities.
