Accounts Receivable Officer

September 7, 2021

Lyndons is a family-owned Australian business that has been supplying materials to the building and construction industry for over 100 years. With multiple branches and steel processing plants throughout Queensland, Lyndons is passionate about our people, performance, and products. We are constantly striving to improve and grow; we value the contribution each team member makes and know it is critical for the Business’s continued success.

We value our people and provide:

  • Employee discounts
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Monthly team bbq’s and social club
  • Access to FREE counselling for employees and their families

Our Head Office at Windsor is looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Officer to join our small and dedicated Finance Team. Reporting to the Accounts Receivable Supervisors, as an Accounts Receivable Officer, you will ensure the efficient, timely and accurate payment of accounts. Working with the Finance Team you will be responsible for the day-to-day full function Accounts Receivable function for the business, expected to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers when resolving accounts for our customers, tracking invoices, working alongside and providing support to the other Accountants. 

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to;

  • Manage monthly billing, ensuring delivered on time and reviewed for accuracy
  • Maintain accounts receivable ledger and ensure customer payments are allocated correctly and in a timely manner
  • Reconcile accounts
  • Generating invoices and account statements
  • Credit control – chase customer payments, issue termination letters and letter of demand
  • Liaise with revenue share partners and ensure contracted invoice payment terms are met
  • Work in conjunction with Accounts Payable to reconcile all customer receipting and bank reconciliations
  • Create documentation for customer self-service including taxes, statements and all other issues
  • Audit ledgers to ensure they contain correct information, such as billing address and invoice numbers
  • Assist with month end closing
  • Manage queries effectively
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders to manage all customer overdue debt
  • Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Communicate with customers and clients about billing discrepancies, irregularities, and questions
  • Other finance and administration duties as required

Ideally you will have; 

  • A minimum 2 years experience in a similar role
  • Accounting systems experience
  • Intermediate Excel skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills
  • Proven customer service experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Having the ability to hit the ground running, being adaptable and open to change, confidently working independently and as part of a small team with a positive CAN DO attitude will see you succeed in this role at Lyndons.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you – so press the Apply button now to be considered.

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