Accounts Payable Officer

About Snowy:

Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme, gas and diesel plants, and contracted wind and solar energy. We also provide electricity and gas to over 1.5 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy. 

Snowy 2.0 is Australia’s largest committed renewable energy project. This nation-building project will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.

About the position:

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Officer to join us on a full time or part time basis. This role is vital in facilitating the timely and accurate payment of invoices and entitlements, consistent with business rules, while coordinating the accounts receivable function and receipt of remittances.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable: Process finance correspondence, pay suppliers and staff within defined terms, and execute daily bulk payment files (EFT) and weekly cheque payments with high levels of accuracy and efficiency. 

• Reconciliation & Dispute Resolution: Reconcile vendor statements, manage the accounts payable inbox, and promptly resolve any discrepancies or outstanding issues to maintain positive vendor relationships.

• System and Control Management: Act as Systems Administrator for Diriger IPA, DMA & EPA Platforms. Maintain supplier data integrity by reviewing and approving creations/modifications in Ellipse via Gatekeeper and utilising platforms like Diligent and Eftsure.

• Compliance and Risk Mitigation: Actively identify SCAMS/Phishing attempts and exercise ongoing vigilance against potential fraud, reviewing invoice data for ABN/GST/TAX anomalies. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and obligations.

• Process Improvement: Assist in streamlining and improving Accounts Payable processes by identifying opportunities and implementing targeted initiatives.

• Customer Service & Support: Deliver superior customer experience, build strong relationships with internal and external customers, and provide training and support for Diriger platform queries to SHL & Retail users.

About the location:

This role is based in Cooma, NSW and is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days required in the office. 

About you:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in a high transaction volume, deadline-driven environment.

• Exposure to accounting, procurement, and reporting systems and practices, including operating computer-based accounting systems.

• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate financial records, and exercise excellent time management.

• Proven relationship building skills and the ability to work as a member of a team.

• Consistent demonstration of SHL company values and the ability to exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting.

If this role sounds like you, apply now! Applications close 26 April 2026.

About our workforce:

Diversity and inclusion is important to us. Snowy Hydro has a culture of decency and inclusion, with a commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people and a supportive environment to ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can succeed. At Snowy Hydro, we recognise that we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each individual brings, and we believe in providing an environment that allows that uniqueness to thrive.

Snowy Hydro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for a role with Snowy Hydro and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to the Snowy Hydro recruitment team at recruitment@snowyhydro.com.au