AddressWork Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Emerald
Department: CFO Office
Remuneration: Stream A, Level 2-3: $69,241.44 - $80,156.55 per annum + superannuation
Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking a Debtors Officer to join our Finance Team.In this role you will be responsible for providing an efficient and effective accounts receivable function for council’s miscellaneous and other debtors, including the maintenance of appropriate internal controls and compliance with statutory requirements. The role may also be required to assist with rating and property debtor processes.
In this busy role, you will support the organisation by:
- Assist with functioning of Council’s revenue collections areas of miscellaneous debtors in line with statutory requirements and Council’s customer service framework.
- Ensure all invoices are accurately processed and issued in a timely manner. Ensure sundry debtor accounts are maintained including creating new miscellaneous debtor
accounts and updating customer information in line with council’s policies and procedures. - Ensure all outstanding miscellaneous debts are followed through in accordance with council’s debt collection policies.
- Ensure accurate reconciliation of miscellaneous debtor accounts including open item application and statements processed and issued monthly.
- Prepare reports and provide information required to all internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist with rating and property functions and processes as required to assist the rates team.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of procedures and guidelines that support Council’s revenue raising and debt collection responsibilities.
- Assist with functioning of Council’s statutory reporting and revenue collections areas in line with statutory requirements and Council’s customer service framework.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
- Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers licence.
- Financial administration experience or similar.
- Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Accurate data entry skills with great attention to detail.
- Ability to priortise workloads and multitask.
- Ability to build and maintain good relationships with stakeholders.
If this sounds like you, apply now!
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
BELOW BENEFITS ARE FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES.
Benefits Include:
- A generous superannuation scheme – up to 19.75% for employees contributing 6% (conditions apply)
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Fortnightly or Monthly RDO’s
- Annual uniform allocation
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
- Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position
Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
- Right to Work in Australia
- Criminal History Check
- Medical Assessment
- Reference checks
For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: Monday 24th June 2024 at 5pm.
