AO4 Finance Officer - Accounts Payable

Economic Development Queensland • Brisbane, CA

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About The Position

Economic Development Queensland (EDQ), a Queensland Government agency, works to unlock land and accelerate housing, planning and infrastructure delivery, enabling economic growth and supporting livable communities across Queensland. The Finance Officer - Accounts Payable works in EDQ’s Finance & Digital division, supporting key financial processes, taking ownership of assigned work and contributing to continuous improvement.

The role supports accounts payable and receivable, journals, prepayments, accruals, reconciliations and purchase orders. It also maintains records for bank guarantees and other securities, assists with corporate card reconciliations and cost centre management, and responds to finance enquiries through the shared Finance mailbox. The position helps prepare financial information and reports, supports audit and month-end activities, and contributes to compliance with financial legislation, policies, procedures and internal controls.

A major focus for the team over the next 12 months is EDQ’s transition from SAP ECC6 to SAP/4HANA.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, timely and reliable financial services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide high-quality customer service and build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office, including Excel, and confidence working with financial data and records.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and take accountability for work.
• Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and willingness to learn and respond positively to guidance and feedback.
• Collaborative approach and ability to contribute positively within a diverse team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Foundational knowledge or experience in financial administration, purchasing, invoicing or bookkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Support processing of accounts payable and receivable, journals, prepayments, accruals, reconciliations and purchase orders.
• Maintain accurate records for bank guarantees and other securities, including coordinating their receipt and return.
• Assist with corporate card reconciliations and cost centre management.
• Triage and respond to accounts payable and finance enquiries through the shared Finance mailbox, providing timely, high-quality support across the organisation.
• Compile accurate and timely financial information, including open purchase order reporting, and support statutory financial reporting.
• Support audit and month-end activities, including gathering documentation and responding to information requests.
• Help ensure compliance with financial legislation, policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Support EDQ’s transition from SAP ECC6 to SAP/4HANA.

Benefits

• Flexible and agile ways of working.
• Generous leave and 12.75% superannuation.
• Learning, development and career pathways.
• Modern workplaces designed for collaboration.
• Inclusive culture that values diversity and cultural capability.
• Access for employees and their families to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities in their area at very low cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed