Finance Officer (Maternity Contract)

CQ Rescue; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible hours

Job summary

CQ Rescue is seeking a qualified Finance Officer for a 6 month maternity contract to support our growing finance function. The role covers the full spectrum of accounting across three entities and works closely with the Financial Accountant and Finance Manager.

The position offers flexible full time or part-time hours, with a supportive team environment and salary packaging benefits as a not-for-profit employer. Based in Mackay, this role involves varied accounting duties across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• Experience in accounting or bookkeeping across multi-entity environment.
• Strong understanding of AP and bank reconciliations.
• Experience using Netsuite ERP.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently in a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day financial operations across all entities.
• Take responsibility for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and bank transactions and reconciliations.
• Process and maintain accurate financial data within Netsuite ERP.
• Support preparation of internal financial reports and other accounting requirements.
• Provide backup support for finance team members as required.

Skills

Accounting

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Bank reconciliations

Multi-entity experience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Netsuite

Job description

CQ Rescue is a highly respected not-for-profit organisation delivering critical helicopter rescue services and related community initiatives throughout the Mackay region. Operating from a modern office and hangar complex at Mackay Airport, our organisation also provides on-site and field-based drug and alcohol testing services.

We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Finance Officer for a 6 month maternity contract to support our growing finance function. This position offers a rare opportunity to be involved in the full spectrum of accounting responsibilities across CQ Rescue’s three corporate entities, working closely with our Financial Accountant and Finance Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day financial operations and accounting activity across all entities
• Take responsibility in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and bank transactions and reconciliations
• Process and maintain accurate financial data within our Netsuite ERP
• Support preparation of internal financial reports and other accounting requirements
• Provide backup support for finance team members as required

About You

• Hold qualifications in Accounting (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Solid experience in accounting or bookkeeping roles, ideally within a multi-entity environment
• Strong understanding of AP, bank reconciliations, and general accounting processes
• Experience using ERP systems (Netsuite experience is highly regarded)
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently in a dynamic team

What We Offer

• Flexible full time or part-time hours
• Supportive and professional team environment
• Salary packaging benefits available as a not-for-profit employer
• Opportunity to contribute to a life-saving community organisation