WA Local Government Association

Accounts Officer (AR)

Accounts Officer (AR)

Permanent Part-Time 22.8 Hours Per Week (0.6FTE)

Total Package $78,998.49 per annum pro-rata (inclusive of superannuation)

• Join an inclusive, innovative and collaborative organisation supporting our members

• Sector leading 6 weeks' annual leave and flexible working options

• Available for an immediate start

WALGA is looking for an experienced, part-time Accounts Receivable professional to join our forward-thinking, customer-focused finance team.

Dive into a role where you will take charge of managing all aspects of the Accounts Receivable (AR) function. You will also provide assistance, when required to the Accounts Payable (AP) function and support the finance team with other transactional activities as needed.

If you enjoy building and managing strong stakeholder relationships, this role is perfect for you as you will work with our WALGA employees and external members and customers. Your keen attention to detail, problem-solving capabilities and seamless ability to learn and adapt to new systems will be highly valued, as will your willingness to contribute to, and collaborate with this supportive and cohesive team.

We are looking to get someone on board as soon as possible so if you are looking for a permanent part-time position that offers stability and flexible working options, we want to hear from you!

What does a typical week looks like?

As owner of the accounts receivable function, your day to day will include:

• Raising invoices and credit notes

• Account reconciliations

• Reviewing customer accounts

• Allocating remittances to debtor accounts

• Uploading debtor invoices to customer ERP systems

• Telephoning customers with overdue accounts;

Additionally, you will work with stakeholders to ensure timely collection of amounts due within agreed terms. You'll communicate with management and customers about account statuses, answering questions and providing solutions or recommendations.

Your role will also involve ensuring compliance with WALGA’s financial policies and procedures, engaging with the business, and assisting with auditing requirements and month-end processes. Flexibility, adaptability, and patience are essential, along with a comprehensive understanding of GST regulations.

Why you’ll love working here.

At the heart of our organisation is our people. Most of our employees work at head office, based in West Leederville and we also have some regional employees.

We pride ourselves on offering a safe and inclusive culture with fantastic workplace benefits and entitlements, including setting budget aside for professional development. What we are most proud of is getting the chance to work on niche and interesting projects, with some incredibly talented people, on issues that matter.

In addition to 6 weeks’ (30 days) annual leave (pro-rata for part-time) and a suite of flexible working options, our West Leederville office is centrally located within easy reach of public transport, bike paths and paid parking options. We also provide excellent end of trip facilities for those arriving by alternate methods of transport. Our Thrive wellbeing program means you’ll get to enjoy regular activities and initiatives (in fact we could be at a sleep seminar or a healthy mind class whilst you’re reading this.)

We are also committed to being a menopause friendly employer.

So, when we say we look after our people and each other, we mean it.

To find out more about WALGA, please visit www.walga.asn.au

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WALGA encourages people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and people with disabilities.

If you have any questions about this role that you can’t read on the position description on our website’s careers page, please contact Richard May, Finance Manager (08) 9213 2004

Applications via email will not be accepted. As this role is being sourced directly by WALGA, we respectfully request no agencies approach.

The closing date for applications is Monday, 24 March 2025. However, we reserve the right to commence interviews and close the position early, so if you’re interested in applying, we suggest you don’t hesitate.