Accounting Officer - Management

Weekly Hours: 15 (Monday and Tuesday) (Flexible working arrangements available) Hourly Rate: $44.59 - $48.60 (plus superannuation)

Note: This is a temporary position for 12 months.

Join us as an Accounting Officer - Management!

Are you a skilled Accounting Officer ready to make a meaningful impact? Orange City Council is seeking a dynamic professional to provide accounting and financial service support to the finance team. If you’re passionate about financial management and are excited about making a positive contribution to your local community, we want you on our team. Take the next step in your career and help shape our community’s future.

Job/Responsibilities

Reporting to the Management Account this position is responsible for providing accounting and financial services support to the finance team as part of Council’s integrated planning and reporting. This includes:

• Supporting Council’s Management Accountant in the timely production of Council’s Annual and Quarterly Budgets and Council’s Annual Fees & Charges.
• Supporting, advising, training and liaising with Council staff, including Managers and Directors, in preparation of budget reviews and project reviews.
• Completing monthly management reporting of operating programs and capital projects.
• Primary responsibility for daily bank processing, reconciliation, and management of Council’s cash funds.
• Supporting the finance team in completion of Council’s Annual Financial Statements.

A full list of key accountabilities can be found in the position description.

So what do you need?

• Bachelor of Accounting, or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience with accounting packages
• A demonstrated ability to analyse and report on financial data
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• Ability to obtain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check

To apply, please click Apply. A cover letter is not required, however, there are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You can also save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date.

If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact Management Accountant, Claire Wright on (02) 6393 8***.

Applications close Thursday 4 July 2024

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.