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Accounts Receivable Officer

Sydney CBD, New South Wales 2000, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • 2+ years of accounts receivable experience, ideally in hospitality, retail, or similar fast-paced industries.
  • Experience managing end-to-end AR tasks including invoicing, collections, and reconciliations accurately.
  • Proficiency with Xero (or similar) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Role Type

On-site • Contract • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Pay Rate

$85 AUD – $90 AUD (Annum)

Description

Position Purpose

As an Accounts Receivable Officer at Ozone Hospitality Services, you’ll play a key role in our Finance Team. You will be detail-oriented, organized, and an excellent communicator. This role is pivotal in managing accounts receivable transactions accurately and efficiently. You’ll oversee invoicing, collections, reconciliations, and liaise with clients to ensure timely and accurate collection of outstanding accounts, while resolving any AR issues that arise.

 

Key Responsibilities

End-to-end Accounts Receivable tasks, including:

  • Manage invoicing, collections, and reconciliations accurately and efficiently.
  • Oversee and coordinate with our offshore team of 2 assistants to ensure timely and accurate invoicing.
  • Monitor outstanding accounts, follow up on overdue payments, and resolve discrepancies to maintain healthy cash flow.
  • Prepare AR reports, analyse aging reports, and provide insights to support financial decision-making.
  • Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., sales, operations) to improve AR efficiency and reduce debtor days.
  • Handle ad-hoc finance tasks as required by the CFO in a high-energy, fast-paced hospitality setting.
  • Daily receipting and investigation of any unallocated client payments.
  • Maintain relationships with clients and vendors, addressing any payment issues promptly.
  • Manage invoicing, collections, and reconciliations accurately and efficiently.
  • Other duties as required by the CFO.

– Oversee and coordinate with our offshore team of 2 assistants to ensure timely and accurate invoicing.

Required Qualities

·       Professional approach and high attention to detail.

– Monitor outstanding accounts, follow up on overdue payments, and resolve discrepancies to maintain healthy cash flow.

·       Strong organizational and time management skills.

– Prepare AR reports, analyse aging reports, and provide insights to support financial decision-making.

·       Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

– Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., sales, operations) to improve AR efficiency and reduce debtor days.

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

 

Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

 

Experience

·2+ years of experience in accounts receivable, ideally within hospitality, retail, or a similar fast-paced industry.

·       Experience with Xero or similar accounting software.

·       Experience managing a small team, including remote/offshore staff, is highly regarded.

 

Other

·Ability to learn new tasks quickly and to work autonomously.

·A team player who can interact professionally, diplomatically, and effectively with key internal and external stakeholders.