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Who are we?  
 
Standards Australia (SA) is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, with a rich history that dates back to 1922. Currently, we are undergoing a significant transformation and growth phase. In recent years, our headcount has doubled, and we now proudly employ over 300 professionals dedicated to helping shape Australia’s future and fulfilling our mission of empowering communities.  
 
Our organisation brings experts together to create national and international standards that serve as essential guidelines for products and services, ultimately benefiting the Australian community. Our vision is to be a global leader in providing trusted solutions that improve life today and tomorrow.  
 
About the role  
 
Manage the effective and efficient processing, verification, and reconciliation of the fortnightly payroll & payments to creditors.

You will independently perform complex payroll calculations, while ensuring compliance with industrial awards and employment policies. You will also assist with the implementation of new systems and the design of improved workflows to enhance both accounts payable and payroll processes.
 
What you’ll do 

Payroll:

• Calculate and process payroll adjustments to ensure the accurate administration of salary, associated claims, industrial award entitlements within legislation and policy
• Process complex and special conditions of employment, payroll reconciliations, and related data which may include payroll variations and accurate payments
• Provide data reporting and analysis in line with business requirements to inform salary accuracy and consistency
• Ensure payroll compliance through keeping abreast with relevant payroll legislations, regulations, and changes affecting the organisation
• Identify system, payroll and employee related issues and contribute to recommendations to improve payroll services and processes.
• Collaborate with HR and relevant stakeholders to ensure latest information is available in time for payroll processing
• Maintain file notes and records through organisational electronic records management systems holding privacy principles in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures

Payments:

• Being the first point of contact for all internal and external accounts payable queries
• Processing of payments ensuring compliance to delegation of authority, coding, and approvals
• Regular review of outstanding liabilities
• New supplier and change supplier process, including ABN review
• Corporate credit card transactions using dedicated systems
• Employee expense transactions including interface to payroll reimbursements
• Prepare and post allocated month end journals
• Prepare relevant balance sheet reconciliations
• Provide timely and appropriate resolution to issues on consolidated invoicing

 About you 

• 5+ years’ experience in Procure to Payment functions and Payroll within a medium to large Australian organisation
• Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Finance, Accounting
• Payroll Certifications such as APA / TAPS are highly regarded
• Strong working knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Fair Work requirements, Superannuation Guarantee (SG), PAYG withholding, and payroll tax
• Experience with payroll and finance systems such as Employment Hero and Microsoft F&O is an advantage
• Proven involvement in finance-related process improvement projects, with a focus on automation, compliance, and efficiency gains

Culture & Benefits  
 
Standards Australia is proud to have been awarded the prestigious Employer of Choice Award for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024. This recognition highlights our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace and fostering a culture of excellence. Our iCARE values form the basis of all we do - Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.  
 
Standards Australia offers many benefits such as flexibility with working from home, regular team events, additional personal/carer’s leave, continuous learning, and career development opportunities. Our award-winning People Perks program includes the following great benefits for eligible employees:  

• Nine-day fortnight – enjoy every second Friday off
• Growing Family & Parental leave benefits – 16 weeks paid leave for primary carers, plus Superannuation contributions made on unpaid leave; 4 weeks paid leave for secondary carers
• Workiversary rewards – your commitment and loyalty won’t go unrecognised!
• Global working – do you have working rights in another country? Enjoy a few weeks of international working every year
• Early access to long service leave – why wait 10 years for long service leave? 5 years sounds a lot better!  

What's next?  
 
If Standards Australia sounds like the place for you, please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability to this role. Eligible applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or have legal rights to work in Australia. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 15 business days of their application.  
 
At Standards Australia, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to fostering a working environment that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Our mission is to empower our communities, and in doing so, we strive to create an organisation that genuinely reflects and respects the diversity of the communities we serve; putting people at the heart of all we do. We welcome applications from people of all cultural and linguistic groups, people of all ages and genders, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Should you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please contact recruitment@standards.org.au 

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