The Accounts and Treasury Officer works collaboratively with the Director, Accounts and Treasury section and operates in an workplace of centralised responsibility to ensure coverage of various positions during periods of when staff are on leave.

The role is complex and requires an understanding of all positions within the section, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor maintenance, debt management, Redress processing, the daily, fortnightly, monthly and annual functions relating to treasury functions and financial reconciliations.

The role includes the accurate, complete and timely completion of accounts tasks, troubleshooting and quality control activities. The role also includes, as required, performing and managing small projects that add to the business improvement of the section.

The key duties of the position include:
invoicing, receipting and debt management
master Data maintenance
processing of daily drawdowns in CBMS and payments in RBAnet




preparation and posting of daily treasury journals
liaise with external and internal stakeholders to answer queries, solve complex issues and escalate queries as necessary
preparation and posting of daily treasury journals
monitoring of relevant Section inboxes and actioning queries
work as a member of a team providing backup support to other officers and participating in branch priorities when required.

Getting to know the Department of Social Services

The Department of Social Services (DSS) develops policies and delivers programs that support the lifetime wellbeing of Australians and their families. Our vision is to achieve the best health, wellbeing and safety of all Australians. Our people are critical in delivering the key priorities of DSS. We are seeking candidates that reflect our cultural values of curious, contestability, courage and collaboration.

📌 Aps 6 Accounts And Treasury Officer Canberra
🏢 Australian Department of Social Services
📍 Canberra