Finance Officer - TAFE Students Preferred null

Position Description

This an opportunity for someone who has, or is about to graduate, from their finance/accounting qualifications as there is a lot of variety for you to gain diverse experience.

Your role

• Monitor and update Council’s cashflow requirements, providing regular updates to the Manager of Finance.
• Monitor all accounts receivable transactions and collections to ensure money is receipted correctly against the general ledger and/or appropriate cost center.
• Oversee the customer service teams in ensuring the accurate daily cash reconciliation of all monies received, including the correct journal entry.
• Undertake end-of-month reconciliations and report any discrepancies to the Manager of Finance 
• Assist the Management Accountant in the preparation and submission of GST and FBT returns.
• Reconcile monthly fuel charge accounting, including monitoring the fuel consumption of private use for the council fleet.
• Monitor the Suspense Account to ensure that all income and expenditures are journaled into the correct general ledger account.
• Act as Administrator for Finance System / Software, ensuring the organization is up to date with the latest versions, including the provision of training and support.
• Back up and assist with the completion of fortnightly Payroll activities as required.

Benefits:

• Excellent remuneration package in the vicinity of $AU 75,000 per annum including employer super
• Located in Wilcannia or anywhere within the Shire or Broken Hill with regular visits to their offices in Wilcannia required and accommodation provided.