Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist YETI Australia Pty Ltd Port Melbourne Full-time, Onsite

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors is increasingly important, and our gear is designed to make that time exceptional. Joining us offers the chance to create meaningful work and collaborate with innovative team members. Together, we will equip our customers with high-quality gear for their adventures. Our ethos is BUILT FOR THE WILD™.

The Accounts Receivable Officer will oversee the entire Accounts Receivable (AR) process to ensure accurate billing, prompt collections, and effective customer account management. As part of a lean Finance team, this role will manage core AR responsibilities and provide support to broader finance operations as required. Success in this position depends on meticulous attention to detail, strong communication abilities, and the capacity to work autonomously and as part of a team.

What You'll Do

• Prepare, issue, and reconcile customer invoices and credit notes, adhering to company policies.
• Monitor customer accounts for timely collection of outstanding balances.
• Perform regular account reconciliations, follow up on overdue invoices, and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate AR records, ageing schedules, and customer master data.
• Process and allocate customer payments accurately across all systems.
• Serve as the primary contact for customer inquiries related to AR.
• Complete bank reconciliations for all Accounts Receivable-related transactions.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including AR reporting, reconciliations, and audit support.
• Support AP tasks, such as invoice entry, payment runs, and vendor inquiries, as needed.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and general ledger postings.
• Provide data, reports, or documentation to internal stakeholders, auditors, and leadership.
• Engage in process improvement initiatives to enhance financial workflows.
• Support system enhancements, testing, or the implementation of new finance tools.

What You Bring

• Some knowledge and/or experience in Accounts Receivable or a comparable finance role.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Xero, or similar).
• Strong proficiency in Excel and familiarity with financial reporting tools.
• Understanding of accounting principles (AR/AP/GL).
• Experience in a consumer goods, retail, or distribution environment is desirable but not required.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with internal teams and external customers.
• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to work in fast-paced and lean environments.
• Collaborative mindset with flexibility to support broader Finance tasks.

What Success Looks Like

• Customer invoices processed accurately and on time.
• Reduction in overdue balances and improved ageing performance.
• Strong relationships with internal teams and customers, enabling smooth issue resolution.
• Reliable support across Finance functions, improving team efficiency.
• Up-to-date AR reporting that supports business decision-making.