Accounts Payable Officer

Would you like to make a positive impact in the community? Come and join our team at Jewish Care Victoria.

Accounts Payable Officer

• Reporting to the Financial Accounting Manager
• Not for profit salary packaging benefits 

The role is a permanent full-time position, located in our Head Office on St Kilda Road, Melbourne.

The Accounts Payable Officer is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of all invoices received for payment.  The focus of the role is to efficiently manage all activities associated with the payment cycle whilst providing a quality and efficient service to vendors and clients.

The Accounts Payable Officer will be required to manage their priorities and task scheduling with minimal direction.

 They will be required to liaise with internal and external clients to ensure that a corporate approach is adopted towards the continuous improvement of the accounts payable cycle within Jewish Care.

Key Accountabilities

•           Processing of all creditor invoices and client reimbursements;

•           Liaise with all suppliers and internal stakeholders in a courteous and professional manner;

•           Undertake monthly reconciliation of supplier statements to invoices;

•           Adhoc tasks as directed by the Accounts Payable Manager

•           Provide assistance to business units with suppliers, invoices and client reimbursement queries;

•           Support rollout of documented Finance processes relating to Accounts Payable

Essential Personal Attributes:

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to review and understand procedures and reports;

·       A demonstrated and motivated approach to work including the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, work under pressure and independently;

·       Strives for the highest level of ethical behaviour at all times;

·       Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative and innovative manner;

·       Previous experience in an Accounts Payable role;

·       Good problem-solving skills and high attention to detail;

·       Competency in the application of Microsoft Office Suite Programs;

·       Customer service orientation

Why Jewish Care is the best choice for your career:

• Salary Packaging – as a not-for-profit organisation, our staff benefit from some Fringe Benefit Tax exemptions through salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a + up to $2,650 p.a on meal & entertainment.
• Purchased leave options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward & Recognition Program 
• Ethos Day—an enriching learning experience that delves into the intricacies of Jewish history and culture

About us

Jewish Care Victoria, is a not-for-profit organisation and is one of the largest providers of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria and has been servicing the community for 175 years. Our staff come from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. We offer an Ethos Day—an enriching learning experience that delves into the intricacies of Jewish history and culture. This day aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of the ethos and mission of Jewish Care. 

 
Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

 Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.