Accountant

Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation; Singleton Council; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee benefits

Supportive team

Community impact

Job summary

Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation in Singleton NSW is seeking an experienced Accountant for a part-time to full-time role to strengthen financial operations and reporting. You will manage day-to-day accounting, month-end processes, payroll and grant acquittals, while building robust internal controls.

The role offers flexible hours and the chance to contribute to expanding services that improve outcomes for Aboriginal communities. CPA or CA qualifications will be highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Extensive accounting experience with payroll processing and statutory reporting.
• Experience with grant funding and financial acquittals across multiple programs.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and financial reporting.
• Experience in not-for-profit or funding-based environment with financial/compliance requirements.
• Commitment to cultural safety and respect for Aboriginal community control.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting, reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Prepare financial reports, budgets, forecasts and cash flow reporting.
• Monitor program expenditure and prepare financial acquittals for funding bodies.
• Process payroll, statutory reporting and audit preparation.
• Strengthen financial systems and internal controls; report transparently.
• Collaborate with management and program teams to support informed decisions.

Skills

Accounting experience

Payroll processing

Grant funding

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Communication

Ethical conduct

Education

Accounting degree

CPA/CA encouraged

Job description

Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation – Singleton NSW

Accountant – Part-Time to Full-Time - Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation

Bring your accounting expertise to a growing organisation making a meaningful difference for Aboriginal communities.

Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, families and communities across the Upper and Lower Hunter.

As our services and programs expand, we are seeking an experienced Accountant to strengthen our financial operations and support sustainable growth. The position offers part-time to full-time employment, with hours to be discussed with the successful applicant.

About the role

You will take responsibility for the organisation's core accounting and financial management activities, providing accurate reporting, sound financial oversight and practical advice to support organisational performance.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day accounting, reconciliations and month-end processes.

• Preparing financial reports, budgets, forecasts and cash flow reporting.

• Monitoring program expenditure and preparing financial acquittals for funding bodies.

• Processing payroll, statutory reporting and audit preparation.

• Strengthening financial systems, internal controls and transparent reporting.

• Working collaboratively with management and program teams to support informed decisions.

About you

• Extensive accounting experience and relevant tertiary qualifications.

• Experience in payroll processing, including knowledge of relevant industrial awards, leave entitlements, long service leave (LSL), superannuation and associated statutory obligation

• Experience working within an Aboriginal not-for-profit community health organisation or another funding-based environment, with an understanding of the associated financial and compliance requirements.

• Strong knowledge of grant funding, financial acquittals and accounting across multiple programs.

• A commitment to cultural safety and respect for Aboriginal community control.

• Strong ethical and professional boundaries, integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.

• An open, honest and transparent approach, with the confidence to raise concerns and provide clear financial advice.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail when managing financial information, records and reporting, clear communication and effective organisational skills.

• CPA or CA qualifications will be highly regarded.

What Ungooroo offers

• Salary packaging and additional employee benefits.

• Part-time to full-time employment options.

• A supportive, community-focused team.

• The opportunity to contribute to expanding services that improve outcomes for Aboriginal people and families.

Location:Ungooroo office Singleton and flexible work arrangements
Applications close: 2nd December 2026

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.