Orange City Council

Financial Accountant

Weekly Hours:  35
(Flexible working arrangements available)
Weekly Salary: $1703.73 - $1857.07
(plus superannuation)

View the full Position Description by clicking HERE (this link will work on Council's website)

About Orange City Council

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

Job/Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant this position is responsible for supporting the management of all aspects of Council’s financial accounting systems and functions to ensure both integrity to the General ledger and legislative compliance. This includes:

• Support the administration of Council’s financial accounting systems to ensure financial data is accurate, reconciled, and kept up to date, and the timely lodgement of Council’s statutory reports and compliance obligations.
• Contribute to all month-end and the end-of-year processes including the reconciliation of all applicable ledger accounts, and that where possible any discrepancies are promptly resolved
• Assist with the calculation and processing of year-end accruals and journals, and the preparation of the Annual Financial Statements respectively, including all necessary schedules and statutory returns in readiness for the end-of-year audit.
• Assist in reviewing the accounting officers’ reconciliations and returns.
• Support in  the management of Council’s Grants Register to ensure the timely receipt of all available grant funds, and the compliance with funding obligations and cash flow implications.
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• Contribute to the provision of financial analysis and/or assessment of financial scenarios for specific ad hoc projects where required.

So, what do you need?

• Degree in Accounting, or equivalent
• Ability to obtain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check

To apply, please click Apply. A cover letter is not required, however, there are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You can also save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date.

If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact Senior Financial Accountant, Suneesh Paul on (02) 6393 8007 or the Chief Financial Officer, John Thompson on (02) 6393 8270.

Applications close Sunday 23 March 2025.

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.