Accountant

Shire of Cloncurry; Cloncurry Shire; Presencial; AUD 101.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary $101,000-$105,000 per annum + 1

Housing subject to negotiation

Personal (Sick) Leave

Five weeks annual leave with 17.5%留?

Monthly RDO (13 per year)

Locality Allowance

Descripción de la vacante

Shire of Cloncurry is seeking an Accountant to deliver financial accounting and reporting services to support Council's financial management and decision-making. You will liaise with the Director of Corporate Services to provide financial analysis and recommendations, while contributing to payroll processing and compliance.

The role requires an accounting qualification or substantial experience, and involves preparing statements, budgets and grants acquittals. Close date: 27 November 2026.

Formación

• Experience in financial accounting, reporting, budgeting and reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and ability to interpret legislative requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-team collaboration skills.

Responsabilidades

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements, management reports and budgets per Australian Accounting Standards.
• Maintaining and reconciling general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
• Developing financial models, forecasts and cost‑benefit analyses for planning and resource allocation.
• Preparing financial acquittals for grants and subsidies and supporting debtor management.
• Participating in payroll processing and ensuring tax and super compliance.
• Working with other departments to resolve financial system issues and improve processes.

Conocimientos

Financial accounting

Analytical skills

Excel / MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Accounting qualification or related discipline

Herramientas

Synergysoft IT Vision

Descripción del empleo

What We Offer

Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award - State 2017, Level 7Salary: $101,000 - $105,000 per annum + SuperannuationHousing subject to negotiationPersonal (Sick) LeaveFive weeks annual leave, with 17.5% leave loadingMonthly RDO (13 per year)Locality Allowance

About The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will deliver financial accounting and reporting services to support Council's financial management and decision-making processes. You will liaise with the Director of Corporate Services to provide financial analysis, advice and recommendations that inform business decisions and strategic planning, while contributing to payroll processing and compliance.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements, management reports and budgets in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.


• Maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.


• Developing financial models, forecasts and cost-benefit analyses to inform planning and resource allocation.


• Preparing financial acquittals for grants and subsidies and supporting debtor management and cost control.


• Participating in payroll processing and supporting compliance with taxation and superannuation requirements.


• Working with other departments to resolve financial system issues, improve processes and provide clear financial guidance.

About You

You are an accounting professional who combines technical expertise with sound commercial judgement and a practical approach to problem-solving. You take ownership of your work, investigate discrepancies thoroughly and deliver accurate information within competing deadlines. You communicate financial matters clearly, build effective working relationships and understand how reliable financial advice supports decisions across an organisation.

You will demonstrate

• Experience in financial accounting, reporting, budgeting and reconciliations.


• A thorough understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislative requirements.


• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate financial data into practical advice and recommendations.


• Proficiency in financial management systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Mandatory Requirements

• A qualification in accounting or a related discipline and/or substantial accounting experience within a medium to large organisation.


• A current police clearance.


• A current unrestricted Driver Licence.

Desirable

• Experience in local government.


• Knowledge of Synergysoft financial software (IT Vision) or a comparable system.

For a more detailed job outline, please see the attached Position Description.

Applications close on 27 November 2026 at 12 PM

Cloncurry Shire Council reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.

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