Accounts Receivable Officer

Job title : Accounts Receivable Officer
Location : Sydney
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000 + Superannuation
Contact name : Jacinta Coyne
Contact email : jcoyne@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : JCAR14012022
Position description
An open opportunity for a diligent Accounts Receivable Officer to join a small team on the Lower North Shore. This company is very flexible between home and office, but they are a looking for a strong candidate who can hit the ground running and has a genuine passion for accounting & AR.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Collect payments from motor vehicle dealerships, ensuring that collection targets are met and that any potential collection problems are identified promptly and reported to the Credit Risk Manager.
  • Correctly allocate payments received and credit notes issued, to the relevant outstanding invoices (within a variety of systems) and in a timely manner.
  • Develop a close rapport with suppliers in order to assist them in solving payment issues and develop strategic plans for supplier issues where appropriate.
  • Maintain accurate records of collection activities, including updating the log of all conversations with suppliers, and prepare commentaries for inclusion in the weekly debtors  activity report for management meetings.
  • Assist with the monthly reconciliation of aged receivables trial balance with the general ledger.
  • Carry out and assist in ad-hoc and special projects as required.
  • Update supplier details
  • Bank reconciliations


The successful applicant should have:
  • A high level of accuracy, strong eye for detail in producing highly detailed reports. This is critical.
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills – will need to draft business cases, reports and make recommendations
  • An emotionally mature, respectful, assertive, solutions- focused attitude to work
  • Teamwork - willingness to assist team members outside of own responsibilities
  • 2-4 years experience in a busy AR role
How to Apply?
Please submit your CV via the prompts. For any further enquiries please contact Jacinta Coyne directly at jcoyne@sharpandcarter.com.au
Thank you!