ROLE:

The Accounts Officer is responsible for supporting the maintenance of ADEC’s key accounting records and ledgers, and recording and posting transactions.

DUTIES:

• Record transactions for income and outgoings, and post them to relevant accounts within the Xero Accounting System.
• Process payments promptly and maintain the aged accounts receivable trial balance.
• Conduct routine banking activities and complete ADEC credit and debit card reconciliations.
• Reconcile reports to third-party records.
• Ensure that all required insurances and registrations are kept up-to-date.
• Prepare financial data monthly for the production of cash flow, variances, profit & loss, and balance sheet.
• Prepare statements of accounts and transaction records for the annual financial audit and respond to audit reports.
• Other duties as directed by the Finance Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide authoritative and relevant advice to the Finance Manager.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

The Accounts Officer’s performance will be measured against the following criteria:

• Positive report from external financial audit.
• Quality of support to the Finance Manager.
• Compliance with legislated requirements of accounting standards and practices.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

Essential:

• Relevant qualification and experience in accounting or other equivalent business discipline.
• Demonstrated application at a high standard of technical accounting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to prepare reports and submissions.
• Demonstrated capacity to effectively communicate, promote and uphold financial administration initiatives and values, including discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to contribute towards the development and implementation of financial administration programs and initiatives to meet the needs of the organisation.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of finance procedures for NDIS and My Aged Care participants.
• Hold a valid and current licence to drive a motor vehicle, issued by the appropriate authority in the jurisdiction in which the holder will drive, and appropriate to the type of vehicle to be driven.

Information regarding this Job Position:

This Job Position is for a minimum of 4 days (30.4 Hour) but may lead up to 38 hrs.

AWARD AND CLASSIFICATION:

All ADEC employees are employed under the terms, conditions and entitlements of the Modern Award – Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (the Award); and the National Employment Standards (NES). The classification for this position is Level 3.

What you need to do now

Please submit your application by pressing ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV and cover letter.

ADEC is an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly support the principles of equal opportunity in the workplace. Persons with disability and people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this position.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.