Contract/TempWe're looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.The purpose of this role is to be responsible for the core financial accounting functions to drive efficiencies and meet/improve stakeholder relationships and outcomes.Please note, this is a full time, 12 month contract with flexible working options on offer.Your part in our UnitingCare teamDevelop, document, maintain and deliver the financial reporting month end close process per agreed timetable.Develop, document and maintain the chart of account cost centre and general ledger account structures within the financial management information systems.Provide general ledger account reconciliation and verification activities.Develop, document and maintain the systems and processes to ensure the appropriate accounting and reporting for monthly income and expenses.Prepare monthly BAS and annual FBT returns.Complete annual WorkCover renewal returns.Liaise with the Internal Audit Team to ensure that financial processes are within agreed framework.Unlock efficiencies and reduce complexity to deliver more timely, accurate and transparent financial information and services.Re-engineer finance processes to optimize, standardize (system agnostic) and improve work flows, with a focus on automation.What makes a difference for us?Tertiary qualification in accounting, business or other relevant discipline.CA/CPA.Previous experience of working within the Not-For-Profit, Health or Community Services sector (desirable).Prior experience with acquittals/government grants, or the ability to read and understand key extracts of a contract.Advanced technology skills including advanced MS Excel capabilities.What makes a difference for you?The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example as a proud not-for-profit for more than 100 years.Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits.A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program.A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others.Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference.Diversity and InclusionOur approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years' experience do you have as a financial accountant?What's your expected annual base salary?How much notice are you required to give your current employer?UnitingCare Queensland provides health and community services to thousands of people every day of the year through its service groups – UnitingCare Community, UnitingCare Health, Blue Care and more recently ARRCS (Australian Regional and Remote Community Services).As the health and community service provider of the Uniting Church, we have supported Queensland communities for over 100 years. Our 15,000 staff and 9,000 volunteers care for and support people from all walks of life, including older people, people with a disability, children, families and Indigenous people.People are at the centre of everything we do.
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