Accounts Officer | Multicultural NSW

Accounts Officer
Multicultural NSW

• Location – Parramatta
• Employment type: Ongoing full-time
• Grade: Grade 5/6
• Salary: $93,295 - $102,941 pa plus employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

As the Accounts Officer within the People and Corporate Division, you will report to the Financial Accountant and be responsible for providing accurate, timely and efficient accounts payable and payroll services in accordance with business, legislative and audit requirements.

In addition, you will liaise with key internal and external stakeholders such as the Department of Communities and Justice and vendors associated with Multicultural NSW’s Accounts Payable activities.

What you’ll do

As part of the Finance team, your key duties will be as follows:

• Deliver accounts payable and payroll related services within agreed timeframes in line with business, legislative and audit requirements.
• Continually monitor and maintain accounts payable and payroll related data and transactions to ensure the ongoing accuracy and integrity of relevant records and systems.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to provide advice on, and resolve, accounts payable and payroll related issues, and facilitate the accurate and timely processing of transactions.
• Implement policies, procedures and internal controls to contribute to operational efficiency and ensure compliance with government legislation and policy.
• Assist in the preparation and completion of month-end and year-end accounting activities.
• Adhere to scheduled financial reporting timetables (both monthly and annual) and ensure the Financial Accountant has all the required reports to support Multicultural NSW financial reporting obligations.
• Positively participate in and contribute to discussions, plans and work within the Finance team and broader People and Corporate Division.

You'll work as part of a team of 5 in a supportive environment where hybrid working arrangements are available.

What we’re looking for

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting combined with two years’ experience or at least five years’ experience in similar positions.
• Advanced computer skills with extensive experience in the use of accounting and ancillary software applications, particularly Microsoft Excel and large Financial Management Information Systems (ideally familiar with SAP and MyWorkZone).
• Demonstrated excellent oral & written communication skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated excellent organisational skills with proven ability to successfully manage multiple tasks with competing priorities and deadlines.

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Want more information?  Visit our website to see more information on https://multicultural.nsw.gov.au/

We do work that really matters

At Multicultural NSW you’ll be helping connect and unite people to develop resilient and welcoming communities. You’ll be supporting NSW to be the most successful multicultural society in the world.

Our work matters. We offer a range of rewarding career opportunities that allow us to promote cultural and religious diversity and social harmony.

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close Closing date: ADET 11:59 pm Thursday November 28, 2024 

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for Multicultural NSW, please contact the hiring manager Gavin McCormack on +61 2 8255 6761 or at gavin.mccormack@multicultural.nsw.gov.au

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please reach out to Robbie Chiplen via: Robert.Chiplen@dcj.nsw.gov.au or 0419 448 753

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.