The Package: $99,512.00 - $108,913.00 gross per annum (Inclusive of market premium) + 11% super. (Evaluated as Grade 14 of the QPRC Salary System 2023) and guaranteed increases of 3.5% in 2024-25 and 3% in 2025-26, plus potential performance-based progression.

Full- time – 35 hours per week. Flexible work arrangements may apply.

Are you a passionate finance professional looking for a new challenge? Council is seeking a detail-oriented individual to fill the role of Grants and Contributions Accountant and join our Finance Team.

In this role you will:

• Maintain Councils’ grants register, contracts liabilities and contract assets register.
• Provide guidance, training, and information to Council staff to explain grant management responsibilities, systems, and procedures.
• Prepare financial reports based on reconciliation of accounts and journal processing.
• Prepare financial work papers, reconciliations, and reports over developer contributions income, project expenses, and balances in reserve.

We are looking for someone who:

• Accredited tertiary qualifications in accounting and/or commerce.
• Experience in preparation of financial statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.
• Experience in financial planning, project accounting, and budgetary control.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in a local government finance environment and TechnologyOne suite will be highly desirable.

Working with us: The successful applicant will be joining Council during an exciting period of economic development, of which they will play a critical role ensuring the Councils’ compliance with regulatory processes. Staff are offered professional development opportunities through a large catalogue of training courses, along with numerous health and wellbeing programs that promotes an inclusive and diverse workplace.

If you have any questions relating to the role, please contact:

• Kate Monaghan
• Director Corporate Services
• (02) 6285 6028

Closing date: 9:00am Monday 1 July 2024