Payroll AccountantJob no: 530111Work type: PermanentLocation: SydneyCategories: Finance & Accounting Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providersGet ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environmentOpportunity to drive process improvements and collaborate across teams to enhance payroll accounting practicesPermanent full-time opportunityFlexible location: Sydney/MelbourneFlexible working arrangements availableAbout the roleThe Payroll Accountant will oversee all payroll accounting functions, focusing on accurate financial reporting and compliance. This full-time role will not involve payroll processing but will collaborate closely with the payroll team to ensure accurate posting of payroll data into the CIA accounting system.The Payroll Accountant is responsible for processing payroll journal entries and reconciliations for the entire Calvary group, ensuring accuracy and compliance. This role will oversee payroll-related financial reporting and collaborate closely with stakeholders to resolve payroll accounting matters. Additionally, the position supports year-end reporting and drives process improvements to enhance efficiency and standardisation.This position is ideal for someone with strong payroll accounting expertise in a large or multi-entity organisation, with excellent analytical and communication skills to work effectively across teams.Your main duties will include:Prepare and post all payroll-related journal entries in Finance One, including: payroll accruals for missing days; enterprise agreement (EA) back pay and on-costs for long service leave (LSL) and annual leave (AL); workers' compensation adjustments for leave provisions.Ensure all entries align with payroll reports (PIT, leave liability reports) and financial deadlines.Ensure compliance with EA rates, superannuation, workers' compensation, and other payroll-related obligations in collaboration with the Workplace Relations team.Act as the key liaison between the payroll team and the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely communication regarding payroll costs and accounting matters.Address payroll accounting queries from internal stakeholders, escalating issues where necessary.Assist in trend analysis, highlighting discrepancies or variances in payroll costs.Identify opportunities for improving payroll accounting processes and workflows.About youPayroll Accounting Expertise: Experience in preparing and posting payroll journal entries.Collaboration & Communication: Strong ability to work closely with payroll teams and finance stakeholders.Organisation Experience: Proven experience working in a large or multi-entity organisation, handling complex payroll accounting structures.Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in financial reporting, reconciliations, and journal entries.Knowledge of accounting software: (e.g., CI Anywhere) and payroll systems (e.g., Chris 21) or similar.Why work for Calvary?At Calvary, our staff matter.With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.Your benefits:NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym membershipsPaid parental leaveTraining, development pathways and career opportunitiesFlexible hours that make sense for youAs we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.Please note the following:As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but are not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.Advertised: 05 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 12 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time#J-18808-Ljbffr