Accounts Receivable Officer
Accounts Receivable Officer
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Job Description
Commencing June/July (Depending on Availability)
Contract until the end of 2025
School Term Time position with some school holiday hours required
21 hours per week during term weeks
Peace Lutheran College (Peace) is a co-educational Kindergarten to Year 12 day and boarding school located in beautiful Cairns in tropical North Queensland. The College provides an inclusive multi-cultural educational environment where excellence is pursued relationships are valued and where Christ is central. We value Integrity Excellence Honour and Empathy by nurturing grace harmony and high aspirations and by showing respect for all through the building of positive relationships.
About the Role
Peace is seeking a motivated dedicated and dynamic accounts professional to join our Administration team in the role of Accounts Receivable Officer. The role requires a strong understanding of accounts receivable processes attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You must establish and maintain a broad range of relationships be flexible to work on several duties with possible conflicting timelines and be hands-on when required. The person will require superior communications skills demonstrate sensitivity and act professionally.
The Position
Working closely with the Accountant you will be required to undertake duties involving but not limited to;
Fees and Invoicing
- On time invoicing of tuition and boarding fees for Domestic and International Students.
- Set up maintain and reconcile online payment portals.
- Constantly update parent type parent classifications.
- Record detailed and accurate notes on payment arrangements.
- Enforcing of School Fees Credit Policy.
- Manage Direct Debit payment arrangements.
- Liaise with Centrelink as required and attend to any Abstudy payment issues.
- Liaise with Enrolments Officer regarding new and departing enrolments.
- Regular review of Debtors trial balance with Business Manager.
- Timely preparation of overdue letters.
- Manage sundry billing via Commercial Debtors.
- Regular review of Commercial Debtors trial balance with Business Manager.
- Liaise with the Music department for accurate music lesson billing for private lessons.
- Liaise with Transport Coordinator to ensure the accurate billing of school bus users.
- Assist with payments via online payment portals.
Other Duties
- Daily reconciliation of College bank accounts.
- Liaise with College banks as required.
- Assist with monthly financial reporting.
- Assist with the annual audit and liaise with auditors during annual visits.
- Set up excursion and event payments.
- Liaise with external scholarship providers to ensure all funds are received.
- Maintain excellent accounts receivable records and be able to work towards a paperless system.
- Timely archiving of accounts receivable records as required by taxation laws.
- Work collaboratively with the Payroll & Finance Officer and Accountant to seek continuous improvement of the College finance functions.
- In conjunction with the Transport Coordinator process bus applications and ensure accurate billing.
- Relief reception cover.
- General office duties.
- Other tasks as requested by the Business Manager.
Qualifications & Experience
- Hold a current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card or be able to obtain.
- At least three years accounts receivable experience preferably in an educational or non-profit setting
Selection Criteria
- Accounts Receivable and Debt Collection experience.
- Experience with setting up and maintaining online payment portals.
- Advanced computer skills.
- Advanced MS Excel & MS Word experience.
- Cash handling experience.
- Experience with complex accounting software.
- Experience with TASS software preferred but not essential.
- Strong attention to details analytical math and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Effective time management with flexibility and adaptability to maintain work output during times of pressure and tight deadlines.
Professional Attributes
- Proactive flexible patient and shows initiative.
- Produce accurate work.
- Problem solver.
- Solutions-focussed.
- Able to prioritise and multi-task to meet deadlines.
- Works collaboratively as a team player and independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Able to converse with parents/students/staff professionally.
Personal Attributes
- Discreet.
- Honest.
- Empathetic.
- Resilient.
- Professional attire and appearance.
- Willingness to learn and to grow.
- Understanding of and willingness to work within the ethos of the College.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Up to 12.75% Superannuation Contributions
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
- Employee Assistance Program
Apply Now
If you believe you have the required skills and experience do not delay apply today. Applications must include a cover letter resume and the names of two current referees.
For application queries including obtaining a copy of the detailed role description please contact Meegan Neilsen at or visit the Colleges website
Applications close at 4.00pm Friday 6 June 2025
The College reserves the right to fill the position early by invitation or appointment make an interim arrangement extend the application date or to re-advertise the position.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
