Experienced Accounts Payable Accountant

ABOUT US

BioPak is the leading Australian manufacturer and distributor for all environmentally friendly hospitality solutions, ranging from cups & lids, trays, cutlery, and much more. We are firm believers in taking responsibility for sustainability through every stage of our products’ lifecycle, whilst delivering excellent, fast, professional service to our customers.

OUR WORK ENVIRONMENT

> Our Team has grown rapidly from our inception in 2008 and we are proud to have maintained a top-class working environment for our staff.
> Our Management Team is passionate, driven, and enthusiastic.
> Our goal is to bring on board motivated, driven individuals who have a desire to be a part of a forward-thinking business. We pride ourselves on improving systems by questioning the status quo and utilising technology.

JOB OVERVIEW
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Accountant with a keen eye for detail and strong accuracy skills to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing large volumes of invoices and reconciliations with a high level of accuracy. This individual must be able to work efficiently, multi-task, and prioritize responsibilities while ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices.
The ideal candidate will be a Certified Accountant (CA or CPA) with extensive experience in A/P management and possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:
• Process high volumes of invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure all invoices are properly coded and approved before processing.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Warehouse and transport checking to ensure correct charging by vendors.
• Communicate with vendors regarding payment inquiries and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Assist in month-end closing procedures and prepare necessary reports.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts payable records.
• Assist with the development and implementation of accounts payable policies and procedures.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure proper communication and timely resolution of issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills and Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent).
• Certified Accountant (CA or CPA) qualification is highly regarded.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in A/P, preferably in a senior role.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Office applications, particularly Excel (Intermediate/Advanced Excel required).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Knowledge of accounts payable policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Willing to work in is a fast paced and constantly changing environment.
• Strong English writing skills and concise communication.
• Ability to work from home in an unsupervised manner.
• A powerful recent PC that can crunch data.

Technology:

BioPak is extremely technology focused to ensure that anything that can be managed by systems are, with the aim that people can focus on areas that only people can do. You will need to be extremely comfortable in the use of technology.

We use cloud-based business process systems (NetSuite) and Google Apps to manage communication and file sharing.

Other Specifics:

– Full time hours (minimum 8 hours per day) starting at 8:30am Australian Time (AEST).
– Fast and reliable internet.

If you have a passion for accuracy and a track record of managing accounts payable processes with a high level of efficiency, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.