Financial Systems Accountant — Parental Leave Cover

Mackay Regional Council; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

12% superannuation

Salary sacrificing options

Employee Assistance Program

Lifestyle benefits program

Employee health and wellbeing

Job summary

Mackay Regional Council is seeking an Accountant – Financial Systems (FS0056) for a temporary full-time parental leave cover until June 2027. The role focuses on financial systems support, reporting and controls to sustain council’s financial operations.

You will analyse data, troubleshoot end-user issues, and contribute to improvements in system functionality and reporting. Strong Excel skills and knowledge of accounting systems are essential.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Finance, Commerce or Accounting (or equivalent)
• 3+ years in a similar role with accounting systems experience
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with corporate systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders across a large organisation
• Analytical approach, attention to detail and ability to prioritise work

Responsibilities

• Support Council’s financial systems and related accounting activities, including system maintenance, upgrades and enhancements.
• Contribute to projects that improve system functionality, information quality and business processes.
• Investigate and troubleshoot end-user issues, providing clear, timely resolutions and guidance.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities, and develop reports and dashboards for planning, budgeting, forecasting and statutory reporting.
• Contribute input into internal controls, financial policies and procedures to support compliance and governance.
• Assist with annual financial statements and respond to audit queries as required.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Clear communication

Problem solving

Prioritisation

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor-level qualification in Business/Finance/Commerce/Accounting

Currently studying towards accounting qualification

Tools

Accounting systems

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Mackay Regional Council is seeking an Accountant – Financial Systems (FS0056) for a temporary full-time parental leave cover until June 2027. The role focuses on financial systems support, reporting and controls to sustain council’s financial operations.

You will analyse data, troubleshoot end-user issues, and contribute to improvements in system functionality and reporting. Strong Excel skills and knowledge of accounting systems are essential.