Accounts Payable Officer

We are Accor, a world leader in the hospitality industry represented in 110 countries and over 5,000 hotels globally. Placing people at the heart of what we do with more than 300,000 hospitality experts, nurturing passion for service and achievement beyond limits. Building on the strength of our teams, we personalise expert solutions to break new ground and reimagine hospitality to inspire new ways to experience the world. 

Purpose

The Accounts Payable Officer enter invoices into the accounting system accurately and in a timely manner to reduce costs and maximise supplier satisfaction. Invoices are loaded into the system to meet monthly deadlines and payment runs are prepared and processed according to priority of payment terms.

Primary Responsibilities

• All financial transactions are carried out accurately and follow the company policy & procedures
• Any issues with accounts payable are resolved in a positive and timely manner or referred to your Supervisor for resolution
• Load invoices into the accounting system accurately. Ensuring all details are correct (including supplier name, amount, GST portions, tax dates, and expense codes). Amendments are done correctly and duplicate payments are not processed.
• Endeavour to enter all invoices that come in on a daily basis
• Ensure Accounts Payable emails are processed on a daily basis
• Reconcile supplier statements each month, request missing invoices and identify and resolve discrepancies
• Meet the deadline set each end of month for data entry to keep on track with monthly reporting
• Answers inbound phone calls and emails from suppliers, properties and other departments in a friendly manner with the purpose of providing information regarding invoices to be paid. Follow through with commitments made to clients concerning payments. Ensure supplier enquires’ are handled with tact and sensitivity.
• Identify problems, attempt to find solutions or alternatives in early stages. Discrepancies are researched, brought to the attention of the relevant resorts or department, or actioned in a timely manner.
• Seek to implement procedures to assist in improving the efficiency of the Accounts Department and minimise losses. Offer help and support to other members of the team and other departments during quiet periods.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience within Accounts Payable with strong analytical and numerical skills
• Thrives in a high volume invoicing environment
• Deep understanding and confidant in using Microsoft Excel
• Masters the art of excellent verbal and written communication, with a keen attention to detail
• Effective time management abilities, to handle workload and meet strict deadlines

 Accor Benefits

• ALL Heartist Membership - Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide!
• Family & Friends Discounts - Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to you
• Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program - Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays
• Learn Your Way - Support your career development with access to Accor’s industry leading training platforms, Accor Academy and Typsy
• Build Your Network - With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwide
• Worldwide Opportunities - We are a world leading hotel operator! With over 400 hotels in the Pacific and more than 5,000 across 110 countries, offering limitless opportunities to grow your career

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