Accounts Receivable Officer

Best Bar is the largest independent supplier of concrete reinforcement products in Australia. Delivering a diverse range of reinforcement solutions to the civil, commercial, and residential construction industries.

About the Role

A wonderful opportunity presents for an experienced Accounts Receivable Officer to become an integral part of our finance team. Reporting to the Credit Controller, the successful candidate will be based at our East Rockingham Head Office.

Duties to include, however not limited to

•       Review overdue accounts and initiate contact in line with the AR policy.
•       Identify delinquent accounts and follow the escalation process set in the AR policy.
•       Provide monthly status updated to the Credit Controller.
•       Lead monthly meetings with the branch sales teams to discuss delinquent accounts and unresolved queries preventing payments.
•       Process customer credit applications in line with established procedures.
•       Monitor credit limits and follow the escalation process set in the AR policy for accounts trading over the approved limit.
•       Ensure appropriate trade credit insurance cover is in place for all credit accounts.
•       Complete detail account reconciliations as and when required.
•       Maintain customer master data within internal systems.
•       Participate in the development and implementation of system and procedural improvements to maintain department efficiency.
•       Escalate aged trial balance and general ledger balance discrepancies to the Credit Controller and assist with investigations.
•       Prepare and post daily cash receipts within the current accounting system.
•       Ensure efficient and accurate allocations of customer payments using remittances or progress claim payment schedules, following AR policy guidance.
•       Assist with accounts receivable activities across Westview Group entities, as required.
•       Participate in preparing information for internal and external audit requirements.
•       Ensure integrity of data.

 
Who we are looking for

•       Relevant experience in a similar role (3+ years desirable).
•       Certification in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance, Business or a related discipline desirable.
•       Demonstrated experience in accounts receivable, billing, debtors, cash allocation, collections, or a similar finance administration role.
•       Strong Microsoft Excel skills including formulas, filters, lookups and PivotTables.
•       Experience using accounting or ERP systems - Microsoft Dynamics desirable.
•       Proven ability to manage customer account enquiries, reconcile balances, follow up overdue accounts, and resolve payment discrepancies professionally.
•       Excellent attention to detail, communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

At Bestbar we offer

Our strong belief in Family Culture allows us to build lasting relationships based on trust and integrity with sub-contractors, employees and clients.

Bestbar strongly believes in Family Values and we offer the following benefits to our employees so they feel valued each day at work;

• Free on-site parking
• Professional development opportunities
• Subsidised company uniform
• Christmas/ New Year closure
• Amazing coffee!

Remuneration package will be discussed depending on qualification, experience and skill set.

To apply, please send a cover letter outlining your motivation for application and a summary of your fit for the role along with your resume.

Bestbar reserves the right to commence hiring before the expiry of this advertisement.