Revenue Accountant

Pulse Software; Lane Cove; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Annual performance reviews and salary

Professional development and training

Employee wellness program and gym

Flexi Time system and 9 day fortnight

Close to shops and amenities

Job summary

Lane Cove Council is seeking a Finance Officer to support revenue operations, including levying and collecting rates, preparing monthly income reconciliations, and issuing rate accounts and certificates. You will respond to ratepayer inquiries and maintain the rates database in a on-site, permanent full-time role.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting or equivalent, with demonstrated experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Accounting or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer service.
• Proficiency with word processing, databases, spreadsheets and email.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Experience preparing statutory financial reporting and annual financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in revenue operations, including levying and collection of rates.
• Preparing monthly income reconciliations and issuing accounts and certificates.
• Responding to ratepayer inquiries and maintaining the rates database.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Word processing

Databases

Spreadsheets

Email

Job description

Location: Lane Cove Council Civic Centre, 48 Longueville Road, Lane Cove

Department: Finance

Employment type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Hours: Permanent Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary: $97,549 to $102,432 per annum+ 12% superannuation

About the role

You will be responsible for assisting in the revenue operations of Lane Cove Council, including levying and collection ofCouncil rates, preparing monthly income reconciliations, issuing relevantaccounts and Certificates, responding to Ratepayer enquires and customerrequests and maintaining the rates database.

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Tertiaryqualifications at Degree level in Accounting, or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstratedexperience in a similar role.
• Demonstratedexperience in the use of word processing packages, database, spreadsheet ande-mail applications.
• Demonstratedstrong and effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skillswith commitment to the provision of excellent customer service.
• Demonstratedeffective time management and organisational skills with the ability tomulti-task and balance competing priorities.
• Demonstratedexperience preparing statutory financial reporting and annual financialstatements to meet legislative and accounting standards.
• Demonstratedhigh- level problem-solving ability with proven strong attention to detail.

What we offer

Weare committed to supporting our people to do their best work. You’ll haveaccess to:

• Flexiblework arrangements, including hybrid options for eligible roles.
• Annualperformance reviews and salary progression.
• Extensiveprofessional development and training.
• Employeewellness program and discounted gym memberships.
• Access to Council's Flexi Time system with the ability to work a 9 day fortnight.
• Close to shops, cafes and the Lane Cove aquatic centre.

About Council

Locatedon the lower North Shore, Lane Cove is a vibrant, close-knit community with aleafy village atmosphere. We deliver best-value services and facilities to ourresidents while building a sustainable, inclusive future - one that empowerschildren, young people and families to feel safe and supported.

Weare a place where people genuinely care about their work and each other.Inclusion and diversity are central to everything we do, and we welcomeapplications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and walks of life.

Council is an equal opportunity employer. Wereflect the community we serve and encourage applications from First Nationspeoples, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ individuals, and people fromculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or by contacting Alice Yu on [phone].

Please Note: This position is subject to a National Police Check.