Are you an experienced accounts professional who enjoys getting the numbers right, solving problems and finding better ways of working?

The City of Kalamunda is looking for an Accounts Payable/Receivable Officer to join our Financial Services team and play a key role in the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation. This is more than a transaction-processing role. You will take responsibility across both accounts payable and accounts receivable, helping ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time, customer accounts are actively managed, reconciliations are sound and the integrity of the City's financial information is maintained.

About the City of Kalamunda

The City of Kalamunda is a local authority with a population of 60,000 located approximately a 35-minute drive from the Perth CBD. The City provides the opportunity to work in a diverse environment from rural, natural bushland to highly developed residential, commercial and industrial areas.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to the Team Leader Financial Services, you will manage key accounts payable and accounts receivable processes from end to end, while supporting reconciliations, financial reporting and strong internal controls.

You will work across the organisation and engage regularly with suppliers, customers and internal business units. Accuracy matters, but so does service. We are looking for someone who can manage transaction volumes confidently, resolve issues constructively and contribute ideas that make our finance processes simpler and more effective.

In this role, you will:

- Manage end-to-end accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
- Process and verify invoices, payments, receipts and account allocations
- Monitor debtor balances and proactively follow up overdue accounts
- Complete reconciliations and support month-end and year-end processes




- Resolve supplier and customer account queries professionally
- Maintain accurate financial records and strong financial controls
- Use ERP systems and digital tools to improve efficiency and accuracy
- Contribute to automation and continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes

About You

You are an experienced accounts skilled who combines accuracy and attention to detail with a practical, customer-focused approach. You are comfortable managing competing deadlines and large transaction volumes, know your way around reconciliations and enjoy investigating discrepancies rather than simply processing around them. You will also be willing to embrace new systems, automation and improved ways of working.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, Diploma of Accounting, or have at least 3 years' experience across accounts payable and/or receivable.
- Strong reconciliation skills and attention to financial accuracy
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience using ERP or financial management systems, preferably TechnologyOne
- Sound understanding of GST and Australian accounting practices
- Demonstrated ability to accurately manage high transaction volumes
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a finance team

Selection Criteria

1. 3+ years of AP/AR experience.
2. Intermediate Excel skills.
3. Experience with ERP systems, preferably TechnologyOne.
4. Strong reconciliation skills.
5.



Understanding of GST and Australian accounting practices.
6. Proven ability to manage large transaction volumes accurately.

Please refer to the Position Description for more information on the key result areas and selection criteria.

Hours of Work

This is a permanent full-time position working Monday to Friday, 75 hours per fortnight. Flexible work options are available, including a 9-day fortnight or flexitime.

About the Benefits

The salary range for this position is $86,049 - $91,470 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) plus superannuation. Other inclusions are annual increments, annual salary increases, a generous superannuation co-contribution scheme and 22 days annual leave which attracts 17.5% loading. We also offer flexible work arrangements or the option for a rostered day off fortnightly or monthly.

How to Apply

Refer to the Career Opportunities section at www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au for the position description.

Submit your application consisting of a covering letter providing your responses to the selection criteria and a current resume through Seek.

For any further queries about the role, please contact People Services on 08 •••• •967.

Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 26 August 2026.

Applicants must have unrestricted rights to work in Australia.

The City of Kalamunda reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date.

Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

The City of Kalamunda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and want to build a workforce as diverse as the community we serve. We aim to have a work workplace where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential.

📌 Accounts Payable/Receivable Officer (Perth)
🏢 City of Kalamunda
📍 Perth