Senior Financial Accounting Officer

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated financial professional to step up and advance their career in a values-based environment. Closes: Sunday, 16 March 2025, 11:59pm AEST Category: Finance Location: Sunshine Coast City Hall, Maroochydore CBD Type: Permanent Full-time Salary: $94K – $101K Total Remuneration Package Vacancy No: 5895 Why work with us? At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with the community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. If you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team! The Finance Branch is responsible for financial management and governance, ensuring effective business management and legislative compliance. Primary Purpose: Assist the Senior Financial Accountant with managing the integrity of Council’s financial ledgers through reconciliations, journal processing, chart maintenance, and the administration of Council's Trust Register. Key Responsibilities: General journal processing and chart maintenance. Assist with month-end processing including accruals and budget-based journals. Assist with corporate balance sheet account reconciliations, coordinating data into the ledger from various business areas across Council. Review ledger transactions to ensure compliance with all accounting standards and interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB), the Local Government Act 2009, and the Local Government Regulation 2012. Administer releases and reconcile Council’s Trust liability ledger to the Bonds & Guarantees system, coordinating audits of bonds & guarantees with relevant business areas regularly. About You: As the Senior Financial Accounting Officer, you will have a demonstrated understanding of basic accounting principles and the accounting framework. You will possess proficiency in computer system applications, such as integrated financial systems, databases, spreadsheets, and personal application software. You will have well-developed communication skills (both verbal and written), interpersonal skills, and a commitment to being part of a motivated, high-performing team. A sound knowledge of accrual accounting is essential. Qualifications: You will have a qualification or be studying towards a qualification, such as a certificate or degree, in Finance or Accounting. Criminal History Check Required: Appointment to this position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a Criminal History Check. Our Culture & Employee Benefits: Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled, and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee, you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you: Wellbeing: Initiatives such as discounted health-related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program, and development opportunities. Flexibility: Flexible working arrangements including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model. Extras: Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices, 17.5% leave loading, and generous superannuation contributions. How to Apply: Your written application should include: A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfill the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria. A current resume or curriculum vitae. Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application. Further Information: Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website. For specific enquiries, contact Lorene Williams during business hours on 5441 8226. We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team at At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region, we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr