City of Canterbury Bankstown Council – Bankstown NSWThe City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Councils in NSW with the most culturally, socially, and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 21 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities, and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents.Here at CBCityThe City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Councils in NSW with the most culturally, socially, and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 29 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities, and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents.The roleThe Graduate Accountant supports the organization by handling finance and accounting tasks, helping to develop and manage financial functions, and ensuring compliance with reporting standards. They contribute to the Finance Team's success through teamwork and effective performance, maintaining system integrity and meeting financial objectives.Duties will include but not be limited to:Assist maintaining the completeness, accuracy, reconciliation, reliability, and integrity of Council's financial ledgers.Assist in delivering Council's cash management, treasury, and banking functions and maintenance of cash reserves.Assist in the preparation and timely lodgement of all statutory returns, reports, and reconciliations. Assist in the preparation of Council's Annual Budget.Provide support in the financial performance reporting for Council including monthly management reporting, capital works, and other reports as requested.Process general ledger journals ensuring full documentation, accuracy, and authorisation is adhered to, in accordance with standard accounting policy and procedures.Assist with the maintenance and data integrity of the asset register in Council's financial management system for all purchases, sales, transfer, and disposal of assets.You will haveRelevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Business, or Finance.Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.Ability to work with limited supervision and meet deadlines.Ability to work in a team environment.A high level of computer literacy and the ability to quickly learn how to operate and apply computer applications.Intermediate to advanced level MS Excel skills.Ability to adapt and demonstrated willingness to embrace changes.Demonstrated understanding of finance, accounting, budgeting, and statutory financial reporting.Well-developed communications and interpersonal skills.The salary range for this opportunity starts at $69,728 (Grade D, Step 1) + 11.5% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.What's on offerTemporary Full-Time opportunityAn attractive remuneration package.35-hour week OR an option to work a 9-day fortnightWork/Life balance environment.Work with a leading Council which is Award Winning and an Employer of Choice.An investment in your career growth, learning, and development.Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.Bankstown location (close to public transport).For more information, please contact Daniel Lerve (Team Leader Financial Planning and Analysis) at ****** will need to submit your application via the 'Apply Now' button and create a login using your email address and upload aResume; andCover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at ****** applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.Applicants must hold Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.
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