Accounts Payable Officer

• Continuing, Full Time
• Finance Directorate
• CQUniversity Rockhampton
• Higher Education Worker Level 4
• Total Remuneration $85,571 to $90,384 pa (including salary of $72,309 to $76,376 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

An exciting opportunity has become available within the Finance Directorate as an Accounts Payable Officer. In this role, you will support the Accounts Payable Coordinator by delivering key financial, administrative, and clerical services. Your duties will include processing accounts payable invoices, ensuring compliance with policies, and assisting with corporate credit card administration. Additionally, you will provide advice on travel policies, update training materials, and deliver customer service related to accounts payable and corporate credit card transactions.

We are looking for a candidate with a solid understanding of accounting principles, strong communication skills, and experience with financial systems. If you thrive on continuous improvement and enjoy collaborating in a supportive team environment, apply now to make a valuable contribution to CQUniversity and advance your career in finance.

Be Rewarded

• 6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas/New Years closure)
• Generous carers, maternity and paternity leave
• 17% superannuation (with the choice of joining an award-winning superfund)
• Flexible and inclusive work / life balance
• Fantastic staff professional / career development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Position Requirements

• Ability to provide a range of financial support services including accounts payable, accounts receivable and purchasing.
• An understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent communication skills including liaising and advising staff at all levels.
• Knowledge in the use of a large financial information system and business support software.
• A completed associate diploma level qualification with relevant work-related experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 5 January 2025

Please note, CQUniversity will be closed from Friday, 20 December 2024, and will reopen Thursday, 2 January 2025. For any vacancy-related questions or technical issues experienced during this time, please email the contact person listed below, and they will respond to you upon their return in the New Year. We wish you a safe and enjoyable festive season. 

Job Requisition ID: 5406

Contact Details: 

Leesa Lynch

(07) 4923 2150

[email protected]

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.