Revenue Accountant

Lane Cove Council; Lane Cove; Hybrid; AUD 98,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Salary progression

Professional development

Employee wellness program and gym

Flexi Time system with 9 day fortnight

Central location near shops and cafés

Job summary

Lane Cove Council is seeking a dedicated Rates Officer to join our Revenue Operations team and support rates levy, collection and related processes. You will prepare monthly income reconciliations, issue accounts and certificates, respond to ratepayer enquiries, and maintain the rates database with accuracy and timeliness.

This permanent full-time role (35 hours per week) offers hybrid work options, a salary from AUD 97,549 to 102,432 per annum plus 12% super, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Degree level in Accounting or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Experience using word processing, database, spreadsheet and email applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to customer service.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to multitask.
• Experience preparing statutory financial reporting and annual financial statements to meet standards.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Levies and collects Council rates.
• Prepare monthly income reconciliations.
• Issue relevant accounts and certificates.
• Respond to ratepayer inquiries and customer requests.
• Maintain the rates database.

Skills

Accounting

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Customer service

Financial reporting

Education

Degree in Accounting

Tools

Word processing

Database

Spreadsheet

Email

Job description

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.

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

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.