• Grow with a diverse culture of collaborative, positive and supportive people.
• A team that aims high.
• Full Time, permanent opportunity.

About the Opportunity

As part of the Finance and Procurement team, the Accounts Receivable Officer plays a key role in delivering a professional and efficient accounts receivable function. This position is responsible for managing the debtor’s ledger, including Rates and other program debtors, as well as processing payments, issuing statements, and following up on outstanding accounts to ensure timely resolution.

In this role, you will also provide support for customers experiencing financial hardship, liaise with collection agencies on debt recovery, and represent the City of Adelaide in minor civil proceedings related to outstanding debts. Additionally, you will contribute to process improvements, participate in system upgrades, and support the administration of electronic billing solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality financial services to the community. If you have strong problem-solving skills and a customer-focused approach, we’d love to hear from you!

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in Accounts Receivable functions in a general office environment in a medium to large organisation.
• Experience in identifying process improvement opportunities and potential cost efficiencies across a broad range of transactional services and business processes.
• Experience in the operation of TechOne, Pathway or other enterprise financial accounting systems.
• The ability to work accurately to agreed deadlines.

About Us

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!

To find out how our people make a difference please watch this video.

The Finance & Procurement Team ensures that public resources are effectively managed to enable the delivery of Council’s priorities and strategic plans, funding a long-term financially sustainable approach to governance, and creating significant public value through its sustainable procurement practices.

At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference. We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.

For Further Enquiries & How to Apply

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to David Burgess, Team Leader Rates and Receivables on 08 8203 7571.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to David Burgess, Team Leader Rates and Receivables.

Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.

For more information about what it’s like to work for the City of Adelaide, including the benefits, please visit www.cityofadelaide.com.au/careers

Applications close 11:59pm, 8 April 2025.

Please be advised this is a full time, permanent opportunity with a starting salary at the Level 3 Classification commencing at $79,526 + 11.5% superannuation.

As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check.

We continue to work hard to ensure our recruitment process is safe for people of diverse backgrounds.

Please note, applications received via the email address below will not be considered. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Our commitment to inclusivity means we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and candidates from with a range of lived experiences. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333 ...