Management & Training Corporation is a global leader in the corrections, detention, training and education sectors operating 23 Job Corps centres, 21 correctional facilities, 5 detention centres, 11 prison and detention medical departments and 2 workforce development sites worldwide.

Our Vision is to be a leader in social impact by transforming lives and strengthening communities. We are proud of the incredible work our +11,000 employees do providing support, giving hope, and providing opportunities for a better life.

We promote a culture of Safety, Respect and Dignity. MTC instils the BIONIC (Believe It Or Not I Care) philosophy in all our centres. BIONIC means promoting a caring culture for change based upon safety, respect and dignity.

BIONIC drives every interaction between employees and those detained at MTC facilities. This allows our transferees to feel heard, appreciated and treated with the utmost respect and in a culturally appropriate way. Our aim is to improve relationships and reduce stressors for transferees, so they feel cared for.

We are seeking a capable and motivated Accounts payable officer to support the team at Parklea Correctional Centre.

If you have the drive, desire, and passion to seek a role at Parklea Correctional Centre, then now is the time to strengthen your career by joining our team.

Key Responsibilities
• Reconciliation, accurate entry and verification of vendor entries daily
• Maintaining all records in accordance with Australian Account Standards
• Processing Vendor Payments with correct approvals in a timely manner
• Liase with Vendors regarding finance enquiries
• Analysis of Accounts, Problem solving and producing monthly reports for Finance Director

Key experience & skills
• Ability to communicate with different levels of management
• Accurate Reconciliation of vendor account queries and following up with vendors as needed
• Attention to detail data entry skills
• Time Management skills for processing of payments to deadlines
• Microsoft Suite of applications intermediate skills; Outlook, Excel, Word and Publisher
• Some level of negotiation skills may be required from time to time.
• Ad-hoc administrative support to the finance team as required

Mandatory requirements:
• ability to gain and retain all the police/security clearances required within our industry
• ability to pass any required health assessments
• ability to visit and work within a correctional
• proven right to work in Australia
• be prepared to undergo alcohol and other drug testing as required.