Community Finance & Reporting Specialist

Yass Valley Council; Yass Valley; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Council employment benefits

Leave entitlements

Job summary

Yass Valley Council is seeking a Finance Officer to join our Finance team. You will manage accounts payable and receivable, reconcile ledgers and reports, and ensure GST compliance, delivering accurate financial information to support community services.

Ideal candidates have experience in local government finance, strong attention to detail, and proficient Excel and financial systems skills, working collaboratively in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable and/or accounts receivable.
• Sound understanding of financial processes, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively while managing competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management systems.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill Accounts Receivable duties, including reconciling bank accounts and sundry debtors to the general ledger with monthly reports.
• Fulfill Accounts Payable duties, including processing invoices, verifying details, maximizing discounts and processing payments.
• Ensure compliance with GST legislation.
• Assist with other finance tasks as required.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

Financial management systems

Job description

Yass Valley Council is seeking a Finance Officer to join our Finance team. You will manage accounts payable and receivable, reconcile ledgers and reports, and ensure GST compliance, delivering accurate financial information to support community services.

Ideal candidates have experience in local government finance, strong attention to detail, and proficient Excel and financial systems skills, working collaboratively in a supportive team environment.