Accounting Officer (Projects)

Moree Plains Shire Council is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Finance Team as an Accounting Officer - Projects.

• Permanent full time – 35 hours per week
• Location - Moree
• Attractive Salary starting at $71,793 up to $82,544 (PLUS superannuation) depending on qualifications and experience
• Salary packaging options
• Rostered day off every 3 weeks - an extra 17 days off a year!

ABOUT THE ROLE

In the position of Accounting Officer - Projects you will be required to provide an efficient and effective service to both external and internal customers of Moree Plains Shire Council to achieve a satisfactory outcome to all matters raised. You will review the effectiveness of current Finance systems and oversee the management of Finance Policies and Procedures.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023.

Further details about the role can be found in the Position Description.

ABOUT YOU

Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and/or qualifications: 

• Certificate IV (or higher) in Financial Services, Financial Services (Accounts Clerical) or Business (Administration). 
• Experience working with a compterised accounting package.
• Ability to prioritise work with conflicting time pressures and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work as a team member and unsupervised.
• Ability to solve problems using own initiative.
• Ability and commitment to maintain confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people..
• Criminal History Check Clearance

BENEFITS

• Long service leave after 5 years of employment.
• Flexible working arrangements with a rostered day off every 3 weeks - an extra 17 days off a year!
• Salary packaging opportunities to maximise take home pay
• 11.5% employer contribution to superannuation.
• 4 weeks annual leave with the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• 15 days sick leave.
• Educational assistance for career development.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please visit www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au and address the selection criteria.  All applications must be made online only.  

To maximise your chance of gaining an interview for this position, it is important that you address the essential and desirable criteria. To find out more, please read Moree Plains Shire Council's guidelines & Checklist for job applicants. 

This position closes at 11:59pm Wednesday 30 October 2024.

Further information regarding the online application process may be obtained by contacting Council’s Human Resources Team on (02) 67 573 342 or via email jobs@mpsc.nsw.gov.au

Our commitment to safety:

Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to safety. A pre-employment health check and a three-month probationary period apply to all positions. All employees are subject to drug and alcohol screening at the pre-employment health screening and random testing will occur throughout the probationary period.

Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and Cultural Diversity.