Our Mission

Reducing the burden of cancer. Cancer Council Queensland raises funds that are dedicated to improving quality of life for people living with cancer, through research, patient care, prevention and early detection. We are dynamic, outcome-focused and responsive to community needs, committed to voluntarism and the pursuit of excellence in all activities. All employees and volunteers from CCQ, through their work, are actively involved in cancer control.

About the role

Use your accounts payable / receivable and reconciliation experience to make a difference in the lives of Queenslanders. Working in a close knit and collaborative team, you will be responsible for but not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation processing for Cancer Council Queensland (CCQ). Corporate credit card / petty cash and floats reconciliation and processing.

This role is responsible cashflow forecasting, bank reconciliation, reconciling and posting of CRM journals, providing back up to accounts payable as required. Assist in annual audit as required and meeting tight deadlines for month end processing. Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

This role is permanent full-time (37.5 hours per week) and is based in our Brisbane office.

About you

To be successful you will have at least three years of relevant experience in a similar role and sound knowledge of accounting principles and procedures. Your strong degree of accuracy, attention to detail, excellent customer service, along with your ability to work in a small team will see you succeed in the role.

Experience using Great Plains accounting package is desirable together with Microsoft office packages mainly excel (intermediate level).

Benefits

Cancer Council Queensland is a growing community-based organisation offering employees flexible work arrangements, salary packaging opportunities, and a supportive team environment where healthy lifestyle balance is encouraged.

How to apply

Applications including current resume and cover letter are required by the close date and should be addressed to:

Financial Accountant, Cancer Council Queensland

For your application to be considered, it is recommended that the following documentation is attached with your application:

• Cover letter – Your cover letter should clearly indicate the position you are applying for and give a brief summary of your motivations for applying and your relevant skills and experience.
• Current Resume – Your resume should include your contact details, work experience, educational background and professional development.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible as Cancer Council Queensland reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

If you have any queries in relation to your application – in the first instance please email [email protected] using the subject line: Accounts Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs with your full name, best contact number and a member of the People (Employment) team will be back in touch with you.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a current National Police Certificate.

Cancer Council Queensland will contribute to equality and reconciliation by encouraging applications and inquiries for employment opportunities from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.