AddressWe are hiring! Gold Coast Disability and Youth (GCDAY) is a medium sized disability support service specialising in ASD teens and young adults. We provide self and plan managed NDIS participants with a range of support options including individual support and group programs.
About the role:
We are currently seeking an experienced Accountant to join our team! Reporting to the Finance Manager, this position will initially be part time (30 hours) based in our Nerang office.
As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processes, all bookkeeping tasks, and ensuring accurate financial transactions within our organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer and Manage Payroll requirements: You will handle employee records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant awards, regulations, and schemes such as QLeave, manage weekly and fortnightly payroll efficiently and accurately. Reconcile payroll liabilities, including PAYGW, superannuation, workers’ compensation, and QLeave.
- Accounts Payable Management: Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments.
- Accounts Receivable Support: Assist with accounts receivable processes and timely receipt of payments.
- Daily Bank Account Transactions: Record daily bank account transactions in multiple Xero files.
- Rent Ledger Monitoring: Monitor rent ledgers and client payments.
- Reconciliations: Accurately reconciling Credit card, Fuel cards and Petty cash in line with financial delegation and expenditure policies.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
Proven Payroll and Bookkeeping Experience: You should have a track record of successful payroll management, accounts processing, and bookkeeping tasks.
Xero Proficiency: Extensive knowledge of and experience with Xero, with at least two years in a similar position.
Understanding of Industrial Instruments: Detailed knowledge of awards, national employment standards, superannuation legislation, Workcover, and long service leave requirements in QLD.
Accounts Payable and Receivable Skills: Confidence in handling accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
Accuracy and Process Improvement: Dedicated to accuracy and continuous process improvement.
Multitasking Abilities: Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Self-Motivated and Reliable: A self-starter who is reliable and hardworking.
Knowledge of Accounting Principles: Familiarity with accounting principles and practices.
Effective Communication and Teamwork: Good communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
Accounting or Bookkeeping Qualifications: Cert 3, 4 or a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field from an accredited university
Understanding of Intercompany Loans: Familiarity with intercompany loan processes.
Experience with Xero 3rd Party Apps: Knowledge of integrating third-party apps with Xero.
NDIS Sector Experience: Exposure to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) sector and client funding.
Large Payroll Processing: Experience handling large payrolls (100+ employees).
Confidence in Process Recommendations: Ability to recommend process improvements based on your experience.
Experience in grant funding applications and financial acquittals.
Experience in charity governance.
Experience in employee benefit programs and salary packaging.
This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact and contribute to our organisation’s success. Your skills, experience, and passion will be highly valued here. Join us and shape your own role!
