Job Vacancy 19/04 – Accounts Payable Officer (Temporary)

Burdekin Shire Council is seeking applications for an Accounts Payable Officer. The successful applicant will assist with the processing of creditor invoices for weekly, fortnightly and monthly payment runs.  Other duties include ensuring GST compliance, reconciliation of purchase card transactions, attending to creditor enquiries and reconciling monthly statements.

This is a part time, job share position for a period of up to twelve months with the hours of work totalling 32 hours per fortnight. The hours of work are: –

Week 1 – 8am to 5pm – Monday and TuesdayWeek 2 – 8am to 5pm – Thursday and Friday

The Person

The successful applicant will possess the following attributes at a minimum:

Demonstrated high level of administrative and financial experience with a focus on attention to detail and accuracy of work.Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritise own work to meet deadlines and achieve work outcomes.Demonstrated high level of both written and oral communication skills.Demonstrated skills and experience with the Microsoft Office Suite and relevant financial systems.Demonstrated experience working and maintaining relationships and work output within a harmonious and productive team environment.Demonstrated experience in working with private, confidential and sensitive information.

Applicants should familiarise themselves with the entire position description.

The applicable salary is to a ceiling of Level 3 ($31,683pa) with the commencing salary dependent upon the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Application packages are available from the Human Resources Office on (07) 4783 9800 or you can download the application package using the following link:

Applications for 19/04 – Accounts Payable Officer (Temporary) should include:

A cover letterA current resumeStatements addressing the selection criteria found in the Position Description.

Applications can be submitted using one of the following methods:

Email – Mail – Confidential Application No. 19/04, PO Box 974, Ayr Qld 4807

Applications close on Tuesday, 29 January 2019 at 5.00pm. Word or PDF format is preferable.

For further information please contact the Accounts Payable Administrator – Deanna Otto on (07) 4783 9800.