• Full Time Permanent Accountant Role - Parramatta CBD base + hybrid
• Bring your solid Accounting experience to Uniting where you will make a difference every day!
• Full Time Permanent Position
• Excellent base salary + super and NFP salary packaging benefits (extra 18,550 tax free) take home more pay.
• We are Bold, Imaginative, Respectful and Compassionate

About the Role:

This role is responsible for property accounting, AASB16 leases maintenance, Uniting recovery reporting and other financial inputs that produces accurate and timely Financial Statements for the Communities business stream at Uniting. Assisting Accounting Team Leader in the preparation of information for the month end, year end close and other related information. The role will also be focussed on leases, funded program accounting and business support.

Key Responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Preparation of Month-end Financials to close by the 4th working day of the month.
• All balance sheet reconciliations applicable to the set of Financials are completed within 5 days after the month end close. Ensure any adjustments to be resolved before the next month-end
• Document and apply accounting procedures and continuously improve General ledger processes in response to audit findings. Proactively address potential audit findings.
• Monthly adhoc related queries.
• All monthly revenue and expense accruals
• Monthly Group BAS calculations and submissions
• Preparation of yearly, biannual and quarterly acquittals
• Perform at service levels set by the Accounting Team Leader and Business and ensure they are consistently met or exceeded and reported to clients and FSC management.
• Ensure accuracy of the data in the accounting systems including journal entries and reconciliations by performing regular checks of sub ledgers and reconciliations.
• Ensure that all activities and operations within the scope of responsibility are performed in accordance with the Finance and Strategy targets.
• Ensure provisions/accruals are based on best estimates and are auditable.
• Assist, formulate and continuously improving the recharge models to meet the month end deadline as well as to achieve higher efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification to bachelor's degree level in Finance / Accounting and professional qualification in CPA/CA.
• Additional post-graduate qualifications such as Information Systems, Business Administration or master's in finance / Accounting are desirable.

Skills:

• Proven skills in building new processes and managing transformation to a shared services transaction processing environment, knowledge of best practices and productivity-based approaches to general ledger processing and maintenance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of shared service functions, recharges and statutory reporting requirements.
• Excellent skills in the operation of accounting software, Microsoft Office Apps, analytical and report writing applications and analytical tools.
• Highly developed communication and relationship building skills to ensure optimum information flow within the Finance and Strategy team and senior Management.
• Strong research and analytical skills to in order to investigate compliance matters, variances on the monthly P&L result and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft D365 preferred.
• Experience in automation of manual processes
• Demonstrated experience in the development and maintenance of procedural documentation.
• Strong understanding of recharging costs, accruals and revenue recognition
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experiences in financial modelling using Excels are desirable.

Please click on the link below to review the Position Description: Position Description - Accountant (Communities_Property_Leases).docx.

For a confidential discussion about the role and salary range please don't hesitate to contact Dina Oraha via email at [email protected], using the subject line: Accountant enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt - please send your CV and a cover note detailing WHY this role appeals to you.

Uniting actively contributes to a safe and supportive working environment that is inclusive of all staff through celebrating their nationality, cultural background, LGBTI status, abilities, gender, age, and uniqueness.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which will include a national Police check, working with children check, working with vulnerable people check and reference checks.

Orientation, gender identity, and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.