Accounts Payable/Receivable Officer

Come and work as a vital member of our Finance team here at Mareeba Shire Council, located within an easy one-hour drive from Cairns offering a regional lifestyle with all its benefits in relatively close proximity to Cairns.

The Role:

Our Accounts Officer is responsible for providing an efficient and accurate Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable function within the Finance team and provides direct support to the Operations Accountant.  The role is responsible for processing supplier invoices and payments to suppliers, raising sundry debtor invoices and producing monthly debtor statements, reminder letters and relevant reconciliations.

What we are looking for:

You will have demonstrated experience in accounts payable/receivable and the maintenance of financial ledgers and end-of-day/month tasks in a complex environment with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure You will possess well-developed verbal communication skills with the demonstrated ability to use initiative and liaise with customers in a culturally diverse community You will be skilled in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and Word, and will preferably have experience with Technology One software You will have knowledge of relevant legislation and be able to use your sound research skills to locate information and present it to management

What we can offer you:

Permanent, full-time position LGOA Level 2/1 – $66,946 per annum Mareeba Allowance of $2,080 per annum Work/life balance – 19-day month 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading Up to 12% employer superannuation contributions Lifestyle benefits such access to a Fitness Passport Learning and development opportunities Salary sacrificing options

Interested?

Please send the following documents to [email protected]

Cover letter (no more than 300 words) Your current resume Completed Employment Application form

Applications Close: Sunday, 30 March 2025

Contact: For further information about this position contact Lara Gowan, Operations Accountant, on 1300 308 461 (during business hours only).

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.