Accounts Receivable Officer

Your New Company/Role:

As one of the established and renowned industries, my client is looking for an Accounts Receivable Officer to join their team based in Lower North Shore of Sydney and collections is a huge part of the role. This is a permanent full time opportunity. The company offers sponsorship so those on work holiday visa - please do apply if you are keen and done a similar role.

About the Opportunity / Responsibilities:

This role is to ensure timely collection of payments, enhance cash flow, maintain accurate financial records and foster positive relationships with customers.

Reporting directly to a supportive and nurturing Accounts Receivable Manager:

• Collect Fees and Deposits from required parties by preparing and processing weekly EFT files
• Manage Direct Debit declines and the Collection of these fees across different locations
• Ensure system accurately reflects the collections and manual payments
• Monitoring and collection of debt within agreed timelines
• Process Credit or refunds
• Contact all dishonored weekly fee accounts and ensure outstanding debts are brought to a satisfactory conclusion
• Follow up on all outstanding debt and declined amounts, ensuring payments are received prior to next weekly billing cycle
• Address and resolve any Billing inquiries assigned by investigating and resolving matters in alignment with guidelines and policies
• Credit card charges are to be processed and reconciled on a daily basis
• Manual charges will need to be actioned upon based on request
• Ad-hoc administration tasks as required

Ideal Profile

To contribute their valuable knowledge and experience within the Accounting function:

• Diploma/Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 2 years (or equivalent) demonstrated related experience in similar position
• Experience in education industry environment is highly desirable
• Experience in large Accounting ERP systems
• Intermediate Excel knowledge
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain ongoing effective relationships with stakeholders
• Junior candidates are welcomed to apply but must have good exposure to AR - collections experience

Benefits

• Permanent full time position
• Up to $80,000 + Super (Based on experience)
• 2 days work from home flexibility
• Close to public transportation - short walk to the office
• Lower North Shore Location
• Great team culture and work life balance
• Additional 2 days of well-being leaves on top of annual leaves and sick leaves and other great benefits - 50% of fees
• Competitive pay with annual performance & salary reviews
• Multiple career development opportunities within a rapidly growing business

If you have the required skills and experience needed for this position, kindly please click the 'Apply' button below. Alternatively, send an email to nisha.marimuthu@randstad.com.au to discuss further about the position/career direction!

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the high volume of applications*

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