Work type: permanent full time
Location: Sydney
Categories: Finance
Who Are We?
Are Direct is the largest independent distributor and wholesaler of printed media in Australia and New Zealand, on behalf of local and international magazine publishers, Are Direct, expertly manages the distribution and promotion of millions of magazines into over 3,000 retailers throughout ANZ.
Are Direct is a core business within Are Media. Are Media is Australia’s leading omnichannel content company for women. Our brands include The Australian Women’s Weekly, Better Homes & Gardens, Woman’s Day, marie claire, TV WEEK, New Idea, Now to Love, Australian Gourmet Traveller, BEAUTY/crew and ELLE.
Are Media employs Australia’s best content creation talent and we are proud that our greatest strength is our people.
Why Are Media?
Join Australia’s leading content company for women and be part of an inspiring, creative and collaborative team. We offer excellent people programs including:
- A day of leave for your birthday,
- 4 days of volunteering leave each year,
- An inclusive parental leave program that supports all parents, families & carers,
- FREE digital access to all our titles, and
- Our unique Are Media Learning Academy (Digital Academy, Lunch N Learns, Mentoring and much more).
We support flexible ways of working through our Activity Based Working (ABW) model. We encourage a balance of working in the office and remotely and we believe this enables our people to do their best work.
About the role
This is more than a standard accounts payable role. The Publisher Reconciliation Officer works with all parts of the business to ensure full and accurate payment to our publishers.
- A member of a small payables team and a wider finance group.
- Works with Client Services, warehouse team and the wider Are Direct business.
- Ensures accurate and timely payments, which contributes to a healthy relationship with our publishers.
Duties
Duties include:-
- Monthly cycle of payments
- Liaison with Client Services to resolve variances and publisher queries
- Analyse and resolve anomalies in publisher accounts
- Provide support to the NZ publisher payables team
Skills and experience
- Experience in accounts payable or other accounting function using ERP
- Systems include JD Edwards accounting software, Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- Experience with large volumes of data or transactions
- Attention to detail
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Time management and meeting deadlines
- Accounting qualification or experience desirable
Are Media is committed to a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We know & value the success this brings for everyone and we welcome & encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. When you apply, please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
Please and send your CV via the link.
Advertised: 23 Aug 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 13 Sep 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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