Accountant Administrator
Core
Complete monthly reconciliations, review and update accounting procedures, prepare financial reports, and maintain accurate financial records for a local government organisation.
Role type
Accountant Administrator
Builds
Financial reports and management reporting for a local government council
Domain
Public sector / Local government finance
Required skills
Financial administration, monthly reconciliations, accounting procedures, financial reporting, data extraction and analysis, Microsoft Excel, financial management systems, audit preparation, credit card register management
Preferred skills
Certificate IV/diploma in Accounting/Business/Commerce, experience in Assistant Accountant or Accounts Officer roles, experience with TechnologyOne, previous work in a Council or local government environment
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, TechnologyOne
Responsibilities
Complete monthly reconciliations and assist with general accounting and financial administration tasks; Review and reconcile financial records, identifying and resolving discrepancies; Review and update accounting procedures and processes to ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance; Take ownership of allocated tasks from start to finish, ensuring deadlines and reporting requirements are met; Assist with the preparation of financial reports and regular management reporting; Extract and analyse financial information using Council's accounting systems and Excel; Maintain accurate financial records and documentation in accordance with Council policies and procedures; Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting financial information as required; Manage and maintain Council's corporate credit card register and associated transactions; Ensure all accounting activities comply with relevant legislation, accounting standards and Council requirements
Seniority
Mid-level, individual contributor