Finance Officer

Hammondcare; St Leonards; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Meals and entertainment benefit

Flexible working options

Hybrid arrangements

14 weeks parental leave

Job summary

HammondCare is hiring a Senior Finance Officer in St Leonards. The role covers admissions, invoicing, reconciliations and debtor support, with hybrid work options. You will support the finance team and liaise across operations and suppliers to ensure accurate billing and timely reporting.

We seek at least 2 years in similar finance roles and relevant accounting studies. Strong MS Office skills and clear communication are essential for success and customer focus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in finance roles including billing and reconciliations.
• Accounting studies such as Certificate/Diploma or similar.
• Strong communication and numerical accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process Admissions and Discharges per Aged Care Standards.
• Invoicing/Claiming/Reconciliations with external providers.
• Oversee unspent funds, client transfers and funding changes.
• Process reimbursements and discharges within timeframes.
• Assist with Credit control and debtor collection.
• Receipting of payments and banking journal entries to Coupa.
• Handle client account enquiries with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with operations, finance and HammondCare teams.
• Data analysis to identify trends and issues.
• Suggest efficiency opportunities to manager.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects as required.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate in Accounting

Diploma in Accounting (Finance)

Cert IV or degree

Job description

About usHammondCare provides expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation. We are led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise.When it comes to our people - those we serve and those who serve - we are committed to inclusion across race, culture, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, religion and ability. In our innovative residences, our hospitals, or in client homes, we aim to set the global standard of relationship-based care for older people with complex needs.We've been caring for people for over 90 years - so, if you love to care, join us, and make a career move that matters.It’s not just care. It’s HammondCare.About the roleThe role of Finance Officer ensures that billing, Residential payment statements, receipting, electronic claiming, reconciliations, month end reports are carried out in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with relevant legislation. The Finance officer will also be providing operational support and assisting finance team members with queries relating to billing, debtor collection, and account enquires.This role is a permanent full-time position based at St Leonards. Working from Home (WFH) arrangements are available to team members, subject to meeting the requirements of the role and operational needs.What we can offer youWe care about your wellbeing at HammondCare and as a result offer a wide range of health and lifestyle benefits including:NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit (up to $2,650 tax free)Additional leave purchase options and 14 weeks paid parental leaveFlexible working options, including hybrid arrangementsDiscounts on everyday products and servicesDiscounted healthcare memberships - access to network of fitness centres and pools for employees and familiesFree access to independent counselling support for employees and familiesHealth & Wellbeing programmesReward & Recognition programmesReferral bonusesCareer and professional development opportunitiesKey Responsibilities includeProcessing of Admissions and Discharges in line with Aged Care StandardsInvoicing/Claiming/Reconciliations with external providers e.g. Services Australia, Private Health Insurance providers, Local Health Districts and suppliers to HammondCare in line with legislation, including New Aged Care Act.Oversight of unspent funds, client transfers and funding upgrades/changesProcess reimbursements and discharges in accordance with relevant legislative timeframes and guidelinesAssisting with Credit control/Debtor collectionReceipting of payments and reconciliations including preparing journal entries for banking to be posted to CoupaClient Account enquiriesLiaising with different stakeholders in operations, finance and other HammondCare teamsData Analysis with some data entry to identify trends and matters to be investigated further.Identify efficiency opportunities and best practise, to raise with their manager.Ad hoc projects as required: Including increase in adoption of work orders across the business and enhancements to exception reporting.About YouCommitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in ActionAt least 2 year's experience in similar finance roles including billing, revenue, payableEngaged in or completed accounting related studies such as a Certificate in Accounting, Diploma in Accounting (Finance) or similar studiesCert IV in relevant field or undergraduate degreeExcellent communication, verbal and writtenNegotiation skills, with a customer focused approachAbility to handle sensitive conversations with empathy , patience and professionalismImmediate to advanced computer skills, specifically MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)Ability to work independently and as part of a teamTo ApplyIf you are ready to make a difference with HammondCare, Apply Now!Pre- Employment ChecksAll short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and references.HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.NB: This position at HammondCare is titled Senior Finance Officer, it is named Finance Officer for advertising purposes.