Murrumbidgee Council

Financial Operations Accountant

The Financial Operations Accountant oversees day-to-day finance operations, including rates, revenue, payroll, procurement, creditors, and water billing, while supervising finance staff across multiple locations. The role provides expert guidance on complex financial matters, ensures compliance with reporting, taxation, and grant requirements, and develops financial policies and procedures.

In addition, the position manages treasury functions, oversees grant financial management and provides support to the financial reporting and budget management functions.

The position can be based in either of our Darlington Point or Jerilderie Office in NSW.

If this role appeals to you, we would like to hear from you.

You will be a high achiever with:

• Full membership of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CAANZ) or CPA Australia, or comparable experience (Candidates who hold a tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, or a related discipline and who are eligible and willing to commence one of these programs are also invited to apply)
• Class C driver licence and willingness to travel
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card) – can be obtained upon appointment
• Manual Handling Training – can be obtained upon appointment

Benefits of the position include:

• Salary ranging from $94,954 - $113,230 (subject to qualifications, skills and experience)
• 9 day fortnight
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employment conditions  in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023

For more information, including a copy of the position description, visit www.murrumbidgee.nsw.gov.au - positions vacant

For a confidential discussion please contact Sarah Gurciullo People and Culture Officer on 03 5886 1200 or 0417 765 465

Please email your resume and cover letter to: jobs@murrumbidgee.nsw.gov.au

Applications close – Thursday 10 April