Accountant
Job No:
108371
Location:
Cairns
- Exciting Cairns based opportunity for an Accountant with a growing Council!
- Varied role with scope for ongoing training and career progression into leadership positions!
- Attractive remuneration package circa $60,000-$65,000 plus super, relocation assistance and 5 weeks A/L!
About the Opportunity
Burke Shire Council has a rewarding opportunity for an Accountant to join their Financial Services Team, located in Cairns. This role is available on a 9 month fixed tenure basis with the possibility to extend depending on the organisation's ongoing needs.
This role will see you support the Financial Services Team through the provision of assistance in core accounting functions including but not limited to financial accounting and reporting; accounts payable and accounts receivable. This role also covers the key area of payroll administration.
Day-to-day duties may include (but will not be limited to):
- Ensuring the General Ledger remains adaptive to organisational needs, is reconciled and remains in balance;
- Actively assisting the Executive Manager with audit processes including the timely preparation of financial reports, the Annual Budget Development and Long Term Forecasting process including the coordination, management and control of data collection from all Council divisions;
- Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register;
- Reconciliation of balance sheet and P&L accounts, including the preparation and processing of journal entries in a timely and accurate manner;
- Completing GST, PAYG and FBT returns to ensure tax compliance;
- Providing analytics on revenue and costings;
- Preparing and lodging financial statements within prescribed timeframes;
- Undertaking revenue and cost modelling and scenario analysis, ensuring all models are accurate and timely;
- Reviewing accounts payable transactions and audit trails to ensure accurate job cost code allocation and data integrity;
- Completing audits, statutory compliance and managing internal controls;
- Processing payroll, maintaining the payroll master file including setting up employees, updating contract details, updating tax scales and updating deductions; and
- Reviewing grants revenue monthly and providing exception reports to senior finance staff.
About You
To be considered for this position you will hold tertiary qualifications in Accounting with demonstrated experience in a similar role ensuring you are able to hit the ground running.
This role would be well suited to someone motivated to grow their career and progress within the organisation into leadership opportunities. You will be a team player, willing to learn, take instruction, share knowledge, put your hand up to help where possible and contribute to the development of the team and organisation.
Burke Shire Council is looking for an accounting 'all-rounder' with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively to other Council staff and departments. You’ll be confident both working autonomously and as part of a team.
Finally, a high level of proficiency in all programs within the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel is essential to this role. Proficiency with Civica Practical Plus (PCS) and Synergy Accounting System, will be advantageous though not essential as full training will be provided.
Please Note: Local Government experience will be viewed favourably but is not mandatory.
About the Benefits
In recognition of your hard work and dedication Burke Shire Council will offer the successful candidate a competitive remuneration package circa $60,000-$65,000 (based on qualifications and experience) plus super, relocation assistance and 5 weeks annual leave.
You’ll enjoy numerous opportunities for training and professional development, and will be exposed to a challenging and diverse array of local government financial processes. This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate looking to build upon or kick-start their local government experience.
About the Organisation
Burke Shire sits in remote Far North Queensland, 400km north of Mount Isa, leaning against the Northern Territory border on the Gulf of Carpentaria.
This is a remote, rural Shire, with a permanent population of 550 people, and two main townships, Burketown and Gregory. With a significant indigenous population, Aboriginal culture is a strong influence, and the Shire is home to Boodjamulla National Park and the World Heritage Site Riversleigh fossil fields. Burke Shire is home to some of Australia's most spectacular natural resources including world-class Barramundi fishing, an abundance of bird life and (well fed) crocodiles.
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