Financial Accountant | Grants, Assets & Local Government

Georges River Council; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 87,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

12% superannuation

9-day fortnight

4 weeks annual leave

1 week MyLeave

14 weeks parental leave

Long service leave after 5 years

Fitness Passport

Sponsored Study Program

Employee Rewards Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Georges River Council is seeking a Financial Accountant to support financial integrity, compliance, and reporting obligations for the council. Reporting to the Head of Financial Management, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, GL integrity, grant and asset accounting, and preparation of statutory financial statements.

You will provide professional financial advice to stakeholders, contribute to internal controls, assist with audits, and support banking, receipting and reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience in an Assistant Accountant, Financial Accountant, or similar accounting role.
• Sound knowledge of financial accounting principles, reporting requirements, and compliance obligations.
• Experience administering grants and accounting for grant income and expenditure incl. AASB 1058 and AASB 15.
• Experience in fixed asset accounting including asset capitalisation, depreciation, disposals and asset reporting.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills and ability to build stakeholder relationships.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
• Commitment to CPD and keeping up to date with accounting standards and local government practice.
• Knowledge of Office of Local Government reporting requirements and local government legislation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and reporting in line with legislation and policies.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and ensure data integrity.
• Assist with monthly, annual and statutory financial reporting including financial statements.
• Monitor and reconcile grants register and grant compliance.
• Support fixed assets accounting: capitalisation, depreciation, disposals and valuations.
• Review capital project expenditure and WIP for timely capitalisation and closure.
• Provide financial advice and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Contribute to finance policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Assist with internal and external audit activities and respond to findings.
• Provide support across banking, receipting and reconciliations as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Accounting/Commerce degree

Related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office suite

Job description

Georges River Council is seeking a Financial Accountant to support financial integrity, compliance, and reporting obligations for the council. Reporting to the Head of Financial Management, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, GL integrity, grant and asset accounting, and preparation of statutory financial statements.

You will provide professional financial advice to stakeholders, contribute to internal controls, assist with audits, and support banking, receipting and reconciliations.