Financial Accountant – Grants, Payroll & Reporting (Local Govt)

Shire Of Cloncurry; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $101,000-$105,000 per annum + 1

Housing subject to negotiation

Personal (Sick) Leave

Five weeks annual leave with 17.5%留?

Monthly RDO (13 per year)

Locality Allowance

Job summary

Shire of Cloncurry is seeking an Accountant to deliver financial accounting and reporting services to support Council's financial management and decision-making. You will liaise with the Director of Corporate Services to provide financial analysis and recommendations, while contributing to payroll processing and compliance.

The role requires an accounting qualification or substantial experience, and involves preparing statements, budgets and grants acquittals. Close date: 27 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial accounting, reporting, budgeting and reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and ability to interpret legislative requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements, management reports and budgets per Australian Accounting Standards.
• Maintaining and reconciling general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
• Developing financial models, forecasts and cost‑benefit analyses for planning and resource allocation.
• Preparing financial acquittals for grants and subsidies and supporting debtor management.
• Participating in payroll processing and ensuring tax and super compliance.
• Working with other departments to resolve financial system issues and improve processes.

Skills

Financial accounting

Analytical skills

Excel / MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

Accounting qualification or related discipline

Tools

Synergysoft IT Vision

Job description

Shire of Cloncurry is seeking an Accountant to deliver financial accounting and reporting services to support Council's financial management and decision-making. You will liaise with the Director of Corporate Services to provide financial analysis and recommendations, while contributing to payroll processing and compliance.

The role requires an accounting qualification or substantial experience, and involves preparing statements, budgets and grants acquittals. Close date: 27 November 2026.