Accounts Payable Officer

About us   

CBH is a leader in the Australian grain industry and the country’s largest co-operative. Our work has meaning and is creating an exciting future - we’re delivering WA’s grain to the world. Our advanced logistics network stretches across the State, connecting the growers of WA with our people, and providing opportunities for career growth in different roles and locations.  

Ready to make an impact on a global scale with a local company?  

We are CBH. We are what you’re looking for.  

The Role 

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about ensuring accuracy in financial transactions?  

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Accounts Payable Officer to join our team. 

In this role, you will be responsible for managing high volumes of invoices across all CBH entities, ensuring timely and precise payments to our suppliers. You will play a key role in processing and matching purchase order invoices, and supporting treasury transactions with a focus on delivering accurate financial data.  

If you have strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and growing team. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships, handling internal and external account queries 

• Ensure complete documentation for processing invoices and payments per contract terms 

• Execute treasury deal confirmations, resolve exceptions, and ensure timely payments and Counterparty invoice settlements 

• Process high volumes of invoices daily, matching purchase orders to invoices for goods/services, ensuring timely payments  

• Conduct monthly Vendor reconciliations, validating data and addressing discrepancies 

• Liaise with the procurement and vendor onboarding team to assist in maintaining an accurate and up-to-date vendor register 

• Perform month end tasks to ensure an on time close of the ledger as well as assist in month end KPI reporting 

About You: 

• Exceptional attention to detail 

• Previous demonstrated accounts payable experience 

• Proficient in using various accounts payable systems (including SAP and OpenText) and managing interfaces between financial systems 

• Strong knowledge of the Commonwealth Financial Framework, particularly cash management, vendor management, and best payment practices 

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with a focus on Microsoft Excel. 

• Excellent analytical and investigative abilities, with the capability to track invoices and payments for vendor account reconciliation 

• Ability to thrive under pressure, make decisions, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously 

• Self-driven, able to prioritise tasks, and provide technical support and guidance to internal and external stakeholders 

Highly desirable: 

• Bachelor’s degree/TAFE certificate in Business/Commerce with a focus on accounting and finance or similar qualifications. 

• Accounts payable experience within the grain industry or commodity trading sector. 

Why work with CBH?  

Work with meaning and being part of something bigger  

Play a critical role in moving WA’s grain from paddocks to ports, and on to countries all around the world. With an advanced logistics network and grain trading on a global level, we provide growers with first-class representation in the world’s food supply chain.  

We value you   

CBH is a large, complex and interesting business. We value autonomy and the unique perspective you offer. The difference you make is seen and recognised.  

Your time is important  

We know you have family and a life outside of work and we know this is important. We provide the flexibility and work-life balance that allows you to be there for the moments that matter.  

CBH offer a range of employee focused benefits aimed to encourage a healthy work life balance, including: 

• 13-weeks paid parental leave that can be taken in a flexible way to suit unique family needs; 

• Free on-site gym facilities; 

• Ongoing training and professional development to support your growth and help you achieve your goals; 

• Corporate Employee discounts including travel, health insurance funds and financial services; 

• Employee assistance program; 

• Salary sacrificing scheme.  

We'd love to hear from you 

CBH welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds, embracing inclusivity and diversity in our workforce. 

To find out more about working with CBH visit http://careers.cbh.com.au 

Please note we are not accepting agency applications. 

If you are already employed directly by CBH, please log in using your CBH email address or apply via our internal jobs portal.