Introduction:
Join Our Mission at Outback Stores!

At Outback Stores, we are proud to be the remote retailer of choice for Aboriginal communities across Australia. Our mission is to provide a steady supply of nutritious, fresh, and affordable food while making a positive impact on health, employment, and wellbeing.

With 60 stores spanning the NT, NSW, QLD, SA, and WA, we are the fastest growing remote retailer in Australia.

We are dedicated to serving and uplifting remote communities.

Description:
About the Role

As the Accounting Officer - Distribution, you will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of the Distribution Centre through the accurate processing of accounts payable and receivable transactions, reconciliations, reporting, and financial administration activities.

Working closely with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders, you will help ensure financial records are accurate, reporting deadlines are met, and accounting processes are completed in line with company policies and accounting standards.

What You Will Do

Process supplier invoices and purchase requisitions.
Prepare payment runs and manage supplier credits.
Resolve invoice, payment and account discrepancies.
Complete supplier and customer account reconciliations.
Follow up outstanding customer accounts and process payments.
Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
Compile freight, inventory and performance reporting.
Conduct customer credit checks and maintain records.
Assist with month-end processes and audits.
Provide finance and administrative support to the team.

What We're Looking For

Experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable.




Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organisation and time management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Intermediate Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
Team player with a proactive approach.

Skills and Experiences:
Desired Qualifications & Experience

2+ years' experience in accounts or bookkeeping.
Experience using accounting or ERP systems.
Experience with reconciliations and financial reporting.
SAGE and BlueYonder experience (desirable).
Knowledge of freight, inventory or distribution operations (desirable).
Experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders.
Understanding of remote communities highly regarded.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage highly valued.

Why Join Outback Stores?

Be part of an organisation making a genuine difference in remote Australia.
Support food security and affordability for remote communities.
Join a collaborative and values-driven team.
Contribute to meaningful and impactful work every day.
Develop your finance and accounting career within a growing organisation.

Outback Stores offers an experience like no other and the opportunity to make a positive difference in remote communities of Australia. With market-competitive salary options and ability to offer not-for-profit salary packaging facility, apply and kick start your career with Outback Stores today!

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent you are highly encouraged to apply.

📌 Accounting Officer - Distribution (Darwin)
🏢 Outback Stores
📍 Darwin