Systems Accountant

City of Moreton Bay; Strathpine; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Salary increases via EBA

STARS program

Novated leases

Health insurance discounts

Flu vaccinations

Fitness Passport

Counselling service

On-site parking

Job summary

City of Moreton Bay is seeking a Systems Accountant to bridge Finance and Technology, driving smarter financial systems, improved reporting and streamlined business processes. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement with some days at Strathpine and others from home, supporting major technology transformation projects and stakeholder collaboration.

You will develop reports, dashboards and analytical tools, support system upgrades and provide specialist advice on financial systems and data

Qualifications

• Experience working with financial management systems or ERP platforms.
• Accounting knowledge and an understanding of financial reporting principles.
• Experience developing reports, analysing data and providing meaningful business insights.
• A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement practical solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across a diverse organisation.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing development, optimisation and administration of financial systems and reporting platforms.
• Provide specialist advice and support on financial systems, data management and reporting requirements.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement and system enhancement.
• Develop and maintain financial reports, dashboards and analytical tools that support business decision-making.
• Assist with system upgrades, testing, implementations and transformation initiatives.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy and reliability of financial information held within business systems.
• Investigate and resolve system-related issues while identifying opportunities to streamline processes.
• Contribute to organisational projects that improve efficiency, capability and business outcomes.
• Support the delivery of a positive customer experience through effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration.

Job description

• Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
• Location: Strathpine, onsite parking and close to train station

We're looking for a Systems Accountant who can bridge the gap between Finance and Technology, helping deliver smarter systems, better reporting, and more efficient business processes. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys improving the way systems work, solving complex problems, and using data to drive better decision-making.

Working within a collaborative finance team, you'll play a key role in enhancing critical financial systems, supporting business-wide improvement initiatives, and contributing to major technology transformation projects. Whether you're optimising processes, developing reporting solutions, or partnering with stakeholders to improve the user experience, your work will have a direct impact across the organisation.

What you’ll be doing

As a member of the Financial Systems team, you will:

• Support the ongoing development, optimisation and administration of financial systems and reporting platforms.
• Provide specialist advice and support on financial systems, data management and reporting requirements.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement and system enhancement.
• Develop and maintain financial reports, dashboards and analytical tools that support business decision-making.
• Assist with system upgrades, testing, implementations and transformation initiatives.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy and reliability of financial information held within business systems.
• Investigate and resolve system-related issues while identifying opportunities to streamline processes.
• Contribute to organisational projects that improve efficiency, capability and business outcomes.
• Support the delivery of a positive customer experience through effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration.

About you

You are a curious, solutions-focused professional who enjoys combining accounting expertise with technology and innovation. You have strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for improving systems and processes.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Experience working with financial management systems or ERP platforms.
• Accounting knowledge and an understanding of financial reporting principles.
• Experience developing reports, analysing data and providing meaningful business insights.
• A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement practical solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across a diverse organisation.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.

Position Description_Systems Accountant.pdf

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Negotiated salary increases locked in through our EBA- 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service.
• Our Strathpine office has local parking on site and is close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

Any questions - please contact our Careers team at *******@moretonbay.qld.gov.au.

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City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.