Accounts Payable

Join GeelongPort and play a vital role in supporting efficient financial operations and business performance.

About GeelongPort

At GeelongPort our success depends on us taking shared ownership. We support each other by sharing resources and navigating challenges, taking responsibility to build a culture of teamwork where everyone can feel they belong.

With over 150 years of maritime history and experience behind us, GeelongPort is a critical enabler for the Victorian economy supporting more than 1,800 jobs and contributing to the economic and social fabric of the Geelong region.

As Victoria’s premier bulk port, GeelongPort manages 12 million tonnes of cargo and $7 billion of trade annually with over 600 vessel visits per year. Shipping activity is linked to a range of critical trades supporting the agriculture, construction, energy, and tourism sectors in the region.

Based at Corio Quay in North Geelong, we value partnering with our customers and community to deliver a safe and sustainable port that drives growth and prosperity for Geelong and the regions we connect to.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, this role plays a critical part in ensuring efficient financial operations through end-to-end accounts payable processing, supplier management and financial reporting support. You’ll be a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and suppliers, contributing to strong working relationships and continuous improvement across AP processes.

Key responsibilities

• End-to-end Accounts Payable processing, including invoice processing, matching, reconciliations and accruals.
• Vendor set-up and maintenance within financial systems.
• Month-end activities, including preparation of accruals and supporting financial information.
• Responding to and resolving supplier and internal accounts payable enquiries.
• Preparing management reports and supporting financial data to enable informed decision-making.
• Contributing to system enhancements, testing and continuous improvement initiatives.

About you

You are organised, accurate and customer-focused, with strong financial fundamentals and a collaborative working style. You take pride in maintaining high-quality data and enjoy partnering with stakeholders to solve issues and improve processes.

You will bring:

• Experience in an Accounts Payable or finance support role.
• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end Accounts Payable processing.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance and AP best practice.
• Experience using ERP or financial systems and adapting to system changes.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and confidence managing enquiries and escalations.

Why join us

• Work in a high-impact, commercially focused organisation.
• Attractive, market competitive remuneration package, including access to an annual bonus program.
• Access to bespoke, professional development opportunities to grow your career.
• Progressive policies include 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers, 4 weeks for secondary care givers, access to an additional 2 days’ personal leave for cultural reasons, as well as wellness and volunteering leave.
• Values-led organisation with a focus on safety, sustainability and community.
• Based in Geelong, with a collaborative and supportive team environment.

GeelongPort is proudly a WORK180 endorsed Employer for all women.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that represents the diverse society in which we live and work. We recognise the increasing importance of flexible work arrangements and family friendly work practices to enable and maintain a diverse, adaptive, and high performing workforce.

GeelongPort is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you’re looking to develop and contribute in an organisation that makes a real impact on the region, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date

Applications close on 27 May 2026.