Project Accountant

Livingstone Shire Council; Yeppoon; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingstone Shire Council in Yeppoon is seeking a Project Accountant to drive the financial performance of the council's capital projects, acting as the financial link between Accounting, Assets and the Portfolio Management Office to turn concepts into completed programs.

You will bring strong project accounting experience, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, with advanced Excel and ERP skills (TechnologyOne, Oracle or similar), and CPA/CA ANZ progress.

Qualifications

• Experience in project accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data.
• Advanced Excel and ERP experience (TechnologyOne, Oracle or similar).
• CPA or CA ANZ membership or progress toward qualification.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement across teams.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full financial lifecycle of capital projects, including budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and financial reporting.
• Partnering with Accounting, Strategic Asset Management and Portfolio Management Office to coordinate budgets, funding and performance.
• Monitoring and managing reserve funds, including forecasting income and tracking expenditure.
• Analysing project and financial data to support long-term planning and asset management outcomes.
• Maintaining the integrity of project finance systems and driving process improvements.
• Supporting month-end reporting, reconciliations, audits and GL maintenance.

Skills

Project accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting/finance/commerce

CPA or CA ANZ progress toward qualification

Tools

TechnologyOne

Oracle

Job description

Are you ready to join a team that plays a pivotal role in delivering Council's capital works program and long-term financial sustainability. As our Project Accountant, you'll be the financial link between Accounting, Assets and the Portfolio Management Office, providing expert analysis, reporting and budget oversight that helps turn projects from concept to completion.

This is a highly autonomous role suited to a proactive finance professional who enjoys problem-solving, driving process improvements and influencing business outcomes in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

What you will be doing:

You will coordinate and manage the financial performance of Council's capital projects by:

• Managing the full financial lifecycle of Council's capital projects, including budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and financial reporting.
• Partnering with the Accounting Team, Strategic Asset Management and Portfolio Management Office to coordinate project budgets, funding sources and financial performance.
• Monitoring and managing Council reserve funds, including forecasting income, validating allocations and tracking expenditure against approved budgets.
• Analysing project and financial data to support informed decision-making, long-term financial planning and asset management outcomes.
• Maintaining the integrity of Council's project finance systems and contribute to process and system improvements across the organisation.
• Supporting broader accounting functions including month-end reporting, reconciliations, audit requirements, acquittals and general ledger maintenance.

What you will bring:

You will bring strong project accounting and financial management experience, with the ability to analyse complex financial data, manage budgets and forecasts, and provide meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making.

You will also bring:

• Experience in project accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and manage complex financial and project data.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems such as TechnologyOne, Oracle or similar.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across diverse teams.
• A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement, systems enhancement and delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance or commerce, with CPA or CA ANZ membership (or progress towards qualification).