The details:

Join City of Moreton Bay as an Accounts Payable Officer and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

As an Accounts Payable Officer, you will be a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, providing guidance on the various accounts payable functions. You will process payments to suppliers, assist with monthly reconciliations, generate routine reports, and respond to general enquiries and correspondence that the team receives. 

It is an integral role in processing, verifying, and reconciling the high volume of invoices, approximately 200 invoices a day that requires accuracy and efficiency to ensure processing in a timely matter. You will assist with compliance reporting, processing new purchase card applications, management of credit limits and other administrative tasks.

About you

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional who has had prior experience in a large organisation with high volume of accurate invoice processing.

With your exceptional interpersonal skills, you will be able to quickly develop quality working relationships with a large range of stakeholders and be a positive friendly team member.

In addition, you'll:

• have exceptional time management skills to effectively manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines.
• an understanding of the applicable legislation and industry standards as it relates to accounts payable and purchase card management.
• good attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and efficiency in all tasks.
• be proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of programs and the ability to develop proficiency with council’s software programs such as TechnologyOne; and
• have a customer service focus. 

Position Description

 Position Description_Accounts Payable Officer.pdf

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our region. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training and Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, chaplaincy program, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Caboolture and Strathpine offices have local parking on site and are close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.