Accountant – Full time Permanent role – Based in Parramatta CBD - Hybrid work model Be a key player in driving financial accuracy and efficiency within a purpose-driven organisation. Work on meaningful projects that shape financial processes and improve outcomes. Base Salary + Super and NFP Salary Packaging Benefits (extra $18,550 tax-free) - Take home more pay. About Uniting At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice. We are imaginative, respectful, compassionate and bold. Role Purpose In this role, you'll play a key part in driving the accuracy and timeliness of financial statements for Uniting's Communities business stream. You'll be responsible for preparing journals and financial inputs, working closely with the Accounting Team Leader to support seamless month-end and year-end closures. With a strong focus on revenue recognition and tackling ad-hoc business queries, you'll be at the heart of ensuring our financial processes run smoothly and effectively.
Key Responsibilities Produce timely and accurate Finance information for analysis and business decisions. Support the Accounting Team Leader with month-end close processes, corporate recharges, revenue recognition, accruals, and contribute to year-end schedules and analysis for external audits. Assist the Accounting Team Leader with various financial excellence projects such as revamping procedural documentation for the division. Preparation of yearly, bi-annual and quarterly acquittals, as well as liaising with the auditors regarding relevant audits. Establishing standard operating procedures around revenue recognition and ad-hoc business queries. Develop stakeholder relationships within Finance and Strategy, matching expectations with the GL Reporting team performance. Provide collection of relevant data to assist with budgeting and forecasting, the operation of the team, and production of regular reports. Conducting specialised studies as required, providing insights into the operation of the team and the organisation. Qualifications and Experience The ideal candidate will have 5 years' experience in a similar Finance role ideally within the Aged Care or Family Services sector.
Tertiary qualification to bachelor degree level in Finance / Accounting and professional qualification in CPA/CA. Additional post-graduate qualifications such as Information Systems, Business Administration or Masters in Finance / Accounting are desirable. 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 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. Strong working knowledge of ERP systems as used in large scale service environments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, be organized, systematic, thorough, accurate and disciplined. What We Offer You A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation. Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available. Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts. Flexible work hours for work-life balance. Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life. A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment. Opportunities for professional growth. Purchase of additional leave. How to apply: Send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting why this role appeals to you. Applications reviewed upon receipt. Please apply today! For all questions, please don't hesitate to contact Fabio Ioviero via email at ******
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