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Smart Energy Group

Vertical solar technology company installing systems

Rebate Recovery Officer - Home Electrification

Full-TimeUpdated
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Junior
Waterloo, Australia
In PersonOn-site at the Waterloo, Sydney office.
AccountingAccounts Payable/Receivable

About the job

Requirements
  • At least two years of relevant experience in rebate processing or recovery, claims management, accounts receivable, credit control, or financial operations.
  • Experience investigating outstanding claims, payment discrepancies, or overdue balances and following them through to resolution.
  • Strong reconciliation skills and confidence working with financial and operational data.
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, including lookups, pivot tables, filtering, and data reconciliation.
  • Clear, confident communication skills, with the ability to follow up persistently and professionally.
  • Strong organisation and attention to detail, particularly when managing documentation, deadlines, and multiple outstanding claims.
  • A practical approach to problem-solving and an interest in improving processes.
  • Ability to work on-site at the Waterloo, Sydney office.
  • Unrestricted, ongoing working rights in Australia, such as Australian citizenship or permanent residency; Working Holiday Visa holders are not eligible.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the successful lodgement of rebate claims, including outstanding, aged, stalled, and disputed claims, from investigation through to resolution.
  • Prioritise follow-up based on claim age, value, compliance requirements, and likelihood of recovery.
  • Contact installers, rebate processing partners, and relevant internal teams to progress outstanding items.
  • Obtain missing documentation, clarify claim requirements, and coordinate corrections or resubmissions.
  • Escalate claims at risk of rejection, expiry, or non-recovery, with clear recommendations for action.
  • Review claim records, supporting documents, and financial transactions to identify why rebates remain unpaid.
  • Reconcile rebate balances, payments, and adjustments between provider and internal systems.
  • Investigate data mismatches, incomplete submissions, disputed amounts, and processing errors.
  • Maintain accurate records of claim status, follow-up activity, next steps, and expected recovery dates.
  • Maintain clear reporting on outstanding claims, ageing, recovery timelines, and unresolved issues.
  • Use Excel or Google Sheets to analyse data, identify trends, and highlight recovery risks.
  • Provide the Collections Manager with accurate updates on recoveries, outstanding exposure, and priority escalations.
  • Identify recurring causes of delays and recommend practical solutions.
  • Work with Operations, Finance, Sales, and installation teams to improve claim quality and processing workflows.
  • Help document procedures, ownership, and escalation pathways.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce manual work, improve data accuracy, and prevent repeat errors.
  • Keep claim documentation and recovery records complete, organised, and ready for audit.
  • Follow internal policies and the applicable requirements of each rebate program.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Diploma of Accounting or qualification in finance, business, or a related discipline; equivalent practical experience and demonstrated capability are also accepted.
  • Experience within solar, batteries, energy efficiency, or home electrification.
  • Exposure to government incentive programs, renewable energy certificates, or other documentation-based rebate schemes.
  • Hands-on experience with Formbay, Xero, Airtable, or Salesforce.
  • An understanding of claim eligibility checks, supporting documentation, and compliance requirements.
  • Experience building reports or improving claims, collections, or reconciliation processes.

About the company

Smart Energy Group focuses on delivering rooftop solar solutions across Australia. It installs solar energy systems on homes and businesses, using Clean Energy Council accredited installers and Tier 1 products to turn sunlight into electricity and lower energy costs. The company is vertically integrated, meaning it handles multiple stages of the process in-house, and operates with a nationwide footprint to serve many regions. Compared with competitors, Smart Energy emphasizes a high-installation cadence (over 100 installations per week), a wide office network, and a commitment to environmental sustainability and affordability as a core mission. Its explicit goal is to help Australia realise its full solar potential by reducing electricity costs for households and businesses while improving the nation’s green credentials.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Byron Bay, Australia

Founded

2016

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