Financial Systems Accountant (Temp) – Parental Leave Cover

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

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Parental leave cover until June 2027

Salary sacrificing options

Employee Health & Wellbeing

Employee Assistance Program

Lifestyle benefits program

Corporate discounts

Social clubs

Job summary

Mackay Regional Council is seeking an Accountant – Financial Systems to provide financial systems advice, resolve issues and enhance reporting and controls while covering parental leave until June 2027. The role involves delivering system improvements and supporting audits within a 9-day fortnight schedule.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in a similar role, strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Commerce or Accounting (or equivalent) or currently studying towards.
• Demonstrated practical experience (minimum 3 years) in a similar role, including strong knowledge of accounting systems and programs.
• Well-developed skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and confidence working with corporate systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Strong analytical approach to problem solving, initiative and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver quality outcomes.

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 practical guidance.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities, implement practical solutions, and develop reports and dashboards for planning, budgeting, forecasting and statutory reporting.
• Contribute advice and input into internal controls, financial policies and procedures to support compliance and good governance.
• Support financial reporting requirements, including assisting with annual financial statements and responding to audit queries as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Business/Finance/Commerce/Accounting

Tools

Excel

Corporate systems

Job description

Mackay Regional Council is seeking an Accountant – Financial Systems to provide financial systems advice, resolve issues and enhance reporting and controls while covering parental leave until June 2027. The role involves delivering system improvements and supporting audits within a 9-day fortnight schedule.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in a similar role, strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems.