Senior Accountant

Mallee District Aboriginal Services

Mildura

On-site

AUD 100,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 days+

A complete application in a minute

Tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

Career progression opportunities

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

A community services organization in Mildura is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Finance Department. The successful candidate will oversee financial processes, ensure compliance with standards, and provide strategic insights through financial analysis. A Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and experience in financial roles are required. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including 6 weeks annual leave and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

Substantial exposure to monthly closing processes and budgeting.
Proven experience in financial roles with knowledge of Medicare.
Valid Australian Driver's License.

Responsibilities

Oversee end-of-month processing and reconciliation.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards.
Support internal and external audits.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial analysis

Budgeting processes

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Business Central (Microsoft Dynamics)

MagiQ

Job description

Base pay range

A$100,000.00/yr - A$115,000.00/yr

Our Purpose

Healing, supporting, serving, and protecting our communities throughout the Mallee Region.
Healthy, resilient, and capable Aboriginal people and families who can be their very best selves and exercise true self determination.
Caring for, strengthening, empowering, motivating and guiding our Mob.

Your Role

An integral part of the Finance Department, the Senior Accountant will report to the Senior Finance Manager and will work closely in collaboration with other finance team members. The role is based out of our Mildura office and is a full-time role.

In this position as the Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing key financial processes including end of month processing and reconciliation, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. This role supports internal and external audits, contributes to budgeting and financial reporting, and analyses financial performance to provide strategic insights.

The ideal candidate will have substantial exposure to monthly closing processes, forecasting and budgeting, and customer billing. They will be organised and approach each issue with an analytical mindset.

Key Selection Criteria

Strong demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and revenue recognition standards, financial analysis techniques and budgeting processes with proficiency in financial software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Demonstrated well-developed analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills in accounting and financial management information systems.
Demonstrated ability to create, revise, edit and produce documentation in consideration of given instructions ensuring application of accuracy and quality throughout.
Ability to take action to provide services that are inclusive of Aboriginal people and engage in learning about other cultures to better establish relationships and improve service with the annual audit process including the draft of the financial statements and related notes.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. A relevant professional certification (e.g. CPA, CA) is desirable
Proven experience as an Accountant or in a similar financial role, with experience in Medicare processes and systems an advantage
Experience in financial software packages such as Business Central (Microsoft Dynamics), MagiQ

Other Screening Requirements