Accounts Payable Assistant

About Us

JBS Australia, part of the global JBS business, is the largest and most respected meat and food processor in Australia with a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added products. Globally, JBS is the largest animal protein business and the largest food company in the world, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

Our Northern division operates 10 strategically located beef processing plants (5) and feedlots (5) across Queensland and Northern NSW. Our head office for Northern Operations is based at Riverview, near Ipswich in southeast Queensland, and supports key operational teams in areas such as Sales & Marketing, Livestock, Finance, Shipping & Docs, and HR. Our head office plays a pivotal role in driving and fostering the JBS culture of excellence, believing that success is achieved through collective hard work.

JBS can provide you with more than just a job; it can provide you with a rewarding long-term career!

About the Role

The JBS Shipping & Docs team is currently recruiting an Accounts Payable (AP) Assistant to join the team in a full-time capacity. Reporting to the AP Team Leader, you will be responsible for supporting the processing of a high volume of accounts payable ocean freight, domestic freight, storage and exportation invoices in a timely and accurate manner.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Head Office Freight team by maintaining rate records and freight databases for Ocean, Domestic and Air shipments
• Accurately entering invoices into SAP and in-house systems
• Verifying and reconciling invoices against contractual rates to ensure accuracy
• Reviewing and reconciling statements with accounting records to ensure timely supplier invoice payments
• Preparing non-trade invoices in compliance with JBS policies and procedures
• Communicating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve invoice queries and discrepancies
• Escalating invoice or account issues to the Head Office Freight Team Leader as required
• Assisting with compiling documentation for internal recharges
• Performing other ad hoc duties as required

About You

• Previous experience in an AP/data processing environment
• Ability to respond calmly in difficult situations whilst maintaining a strong customer service focus
• Exceptional ability to prioritise and multi-task
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment
• Takes other perspectives into consideration
• Energetic, passionate and enthusiastic with a demonstrated focus on system improvement
• Takes initiative and looks for improvement opportunities

Why work for JBS Australia?

• Access to heavily discounted JBS products
• Access to retail discounts with national partners
• Health insurance discounts with Bupa and Medibank
• Ongoing career development opportunities

Interested? APPLY NOW!