Accounts Officer

About SeqwaterSeqwater is the Queensland Government Bulk Water Supply Authority, responsible for delivering safe, secure and cost-effective bulk water supply for over 3 million people across Southeast Queensland.Seqwater is one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city water authority. Our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges.About Your OpportunityReporting to our Accounts Supervisor, you will ensure the accurate processing of Debtor invoices and statements in a timely manner. Preparation of Bank reconciliations in the Corporate Information System which also includes receipting of any amounts that appear on the statement and follow up any amounts on the statement that are unknown.Key responsibilities:

• General Debtor management including preparation of tax invoices, generating Debtor statements, issuing reminder letters, receipting, and banking of payments received and answering general customer billing enquiries.
• Manage the administration of bank accounts by coordinating the completion of any bank forms required, maintenance of Commbiz software (such as setting up new users) and be the point of contact for Commbank as required.
• Preparation of Bank reconciliation in the Corporate Information System which also includes receipting of any amounts that appear on the statement and follow up any amounts on the statement that are unknown.
• Contact suppliers for any unpresented cheques outstanding.
• Prepare end of month reconciliations for Bank Account, Creditors, and Debtors within the required time period.
• Process Accounts Payable chart maintenance and generate audit reports.

About youTo be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Suitable education and/or experience in a relevant area.
• General knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and the goods and services tax.
• Knowledge and appreciation of internal control requirements.
• Knowledge of, or ability to quickly acquire knowledge of the following regulations, as they relate to the position:

• Seqwater Delegations and Authorisation
• Goods and Services Tax legislation
• Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience in accounting procedures, particularly reconciliations.
• Experience with the operation of computerised accounting systems.
• High level of numeracy, word processing and spreadsheet skills.

This position has a salary starting at $70,370.72 - $79,924.85 plus 12.75% superannuation and is a temporary role until December 2024.For a more detailed preview of the work that you will be involved in for this role, feel free to take a look at the position description on our careers page - careers.seqwater.com.au We also invite you to connect with us on LinkedIn and join our growing community of followers to see all the latest news and job opportunities as and when they happen -If you are looking for an extraordinary career in which you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!To applySubmit your resume via the Apply button.Applications close: 11:55PM AEST, Sunday 7th March 2024For further information please email enquiries to recruitment@seqwater.com.auPlease note - applications cannot be accepted via email.Advertised: 22 Mar 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 07 Apr 2024 E. Australia Standard Time