Title: Accounts Receivable Officer
About us
Proudly Australian owned, Coates has a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects and an exciting future focused on growth. We provide end-to-end solutions spanning Equipment Hire, Engineering Solutions, Industrial Solutions and Power & HVAC.
The next step in your career starts here…
- Fixed Term full-time contract
- Based at our Mascot head office - 4 days on-site, 1 day remote work each week.
- Enjoy development pathways, employee perks, additional leave options, parental leave, and opportunities to contribute to community and sustainability initiatives.
We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Officer – Risk & Recoveries to join our finance team. In this role, you’ll manage risk accounts referred from Collections, oversee recovery actions, and work closely with legal counsel on insolvencies and settlements. You’ll also liaise with Administrators and Liquidators, recommend write-offs in line with policy, and contribute to improving risk and recovery processes.
You’ll enjoy variety in your role including:
- Manage the Risk Ledger – monitor mailboxes and ensure accurate tracking of risk accounts.
- Investigate and confirm equipment removal from Risk Customer sites before closure.
- Lead system utilisation and reporting – act as the subject matter expert for Risk Accounts, generate reports, and provide training and support to the team.
- Drive process improvement initiatives – identify, recommend, and implement enhancements to risk and recovery processes.
- Administer Certificates of Currency (CoC) & PPSR – monitor requests, validate and update systems, maintain reminders, and manage related credits.
What you’ll get in return
We provide our team with a wide range of perks and benefits, including:
- Development and career progression pathways
- Access to our employee discounts, benefits and wellbeing program
- Purchased additional leave program
- Novated leasing and salary sacrifice
- 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave in addition to government parental leave scheme
- Volunteering opportunities through the Coates Foundation
What you’ll bring to the role
- 3+ years of accounts receivable experience, including at least 1 year in Risk and Recovery.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Baseplan, SAP, Oracle).
- Strong customer-facing finance experience with excellent communication skills.
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally as a subject matter expert with Collections, Operations, and Branch teams.
- AICM membership preferred; CCE or Certificate IV/Diploma in Credit Management desirable.
Looking for more reasons to join Coates?
At Coates, we know that people, organisations and communities thrive when everyone feels valued and included.
We’re proud to be implementing our second Reconciliation Action Plan and are committed to improving gender representation. We also provide opportunities for growth through our leadership and development programs.
But our impact doesn't stop there. Coates supports local and national charities through the Coates Foundation and invests in more sustainable equipment solutions to help create a greener future for all.
Visit careers.coates.com to learn more about our values and opportunities.
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Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. Coates welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.
Coates. Equipped for you.