Accounts Payable Supervisor

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Southern Shorthaul Railroad (SSR) is a provider of rail freight services in Australia, specialising in heavy haulage, grain and coal haulage, and locomotive and rollingstock maintenance. SSR is committed to delivering the highest level of rail freight service and maintaining its reputation for safety, while striving to deliver assets of the highest quality and providing overall quality of service that is second to none.

At SSR, employees are considered valued members of a corporate family and a critical aspect of the business. Due to continued growth, SSR invites applications for a full-time Accounts Payable Supervisor to join the team at its Bendigo Head Office.

The Accounts Payable Supervisor will be a detail-driven and forward-thinking professional responsible for maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of the Accounts Payable functions. This role ensures accurate, compliant financial data and reporting, strengthening transparency and continuous improvement while leading and supporting the Accounts Payable team. This position offers an opportunity to build on a career and be part of a dedicated and dynamic team.

Duties:

• Lead, support, and supervise the Accounts Payable team in a fast-paced environment.
• Monitor daily workloads and allocate tasks to meet business priorities.
• Ensure all accounts payable invoices are processed accurately and on time.
• Oversee payment runs to meet supplier terms and avoid late payments.
• Track daily and weekly processing targets and address any delays promptly.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and approval limits.
• Manage urgent or high-priority payments.
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in current accounts payable processes.
• Simplify and standardise procedures to improve speed and accuracy.
• Implement automation or system improvements where possible.
• Prepare and review daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations across multiple accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.

Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Prior experience in Accounts Payable, Finance Operations, or a similar role.
• Previous leadership experience within the finance field.
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes, controls, and best practices.
• Experience in process improvement and transformation.
• Previous experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail with strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
• Professional and reliable work ethic.
• Friendly, approachable personality who enjoys being part of a close-knit supportive team.
• Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain one.

Location: Bendigo (onsite) Work Type: Full-time

Application Instructions: Please submit your application, including resume and cover letter addressing the key requirements, via Seek.