THE JOB

As the Coordinator of Financial Accounting, you will be responsible for leading the teams that processes operational financial transactions such as Accounts Payable, Payroll, and reconciliations. You will work closely with the Rates and Revenue Team, and other council departments to make sure suppliers are paid correctly, payroll is processed smoothly, and enquiries are handled efficiently and effectively.

We are seeking a systematic and capable person with strong basis in finance and excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills allowing the successful applicant to coordinate work plans to meet community needs and organisational priorities now and into the future.

A background in local government is sought for this position, though what matters most is your financial capability, accuracy, leadership and communication skills.

Full details of the position accountabilities are provided in the position description as well as the selection criteria which is also provided below. Please address how you meet each of the selection criteria in your application.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential Criteria

1. Degree qualification in Accounting or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through experience.
2. Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Account (CA) qualification or substantial progress toward membership with an agreed completion pathway.
3. Demonstrated experience coordinating complex financial accounting and statutory reporting, preferably in NSW local government or another regulated public-sector environment.
4. Strong working knowledge and demonstrated application of Accounting Standards, the Local Government Act and the Integrating Planning and Reporting (IP&R;) framework and/or the ability to translate and apply these principles.
5. Demonstrated capability in general-ledger governance, month/year-end close, reconciliations, taxation compliance, treasury and internal controls.
6. Proven work planning and quality-review skills, including the ability to deliver under competing statutory deadlines.
7.



Advanced financial accounting system and Excel skills, with the ability to analyse large data sets and explain findings clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
8. Demonstrated ability to provide a high standard of customer service to internal and external customers.
9. Demonstrated ability to build, maintain, and navigate strategic relationships with diverse cross-functional teams, external partners, and senior management.
10. Demonstrated ability to foster cooperative work environment, share knowledge, and support colleagues to achieve shared organisational objectives as well as demonstrated capacity to mediate disputes, facilitate negotiations, and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively while maintaining team morale and operational efficiency.

THE LOCATION

Snowy Valleys Council is a scenic and heritage rich local government area in the South-West Slopes region of New South Wales which spans 8959km2 with approximately 15,000 residents living in a number of vibrant and unique towns, villages and rural properties. It is a perfect location for families and those seeking a tree change to a more relaxed and affordable lifestyle whilst still having access to a wide range of leisure options, shopping, education and employment.

THE BENEFITS

- Fortnightly salary range of $4465.94 to $5026.40 per fortnight (gross) plus 12% superannuation. Salary offered within the range will be negotiated based on qualifications, skills and experience.
- This is a permanent, full time position of 70 hours per fortnight.
- Choice of primary work location between our Tumut and Tumbarumba offices.
- Flexible work options.




- Generous leave entitlements including access to long service leave after 5 years and paid parental leave.
- Remote area salary sacrifice options available.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply on Council’s website in the ‘Careers with Council’ section. Select this position from the available vacancies in ‘Current Opportunities’ and then click on the ‘Apply’ button and follow the process. When you are finished your application click ‘submit’ and you will receive an email to confirm that it has been submitted.

CLOSING DATE: Please apply by Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 5.00pm.

FURTHER INFORMATION For further information about the requirements of the position or the work area, please contact Manna Doshii on or email [email protected].

For information relating to the recruitment process please contact Council’s People and Culture Team by email at [email protected].

- Council is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from First Nations people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
- Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process please contact our People and Culture team via email [email protected] and our team will contact you to discuss how we can support you with your needs.
- Council is a Child Safe Organisation and we are committed to acting in the best interest of the children in our community. We believe children have the right to be protected, listened to and respected. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and will take allegations very seriously, responding quickly and consistently in line with our policies and procedures.
- Council has a non-smoking in the workplace policy and operates a random drug and alcohol testing program.

📌 Coordinator Financial Accounting (Tumut Plains)
🏢 Snowy Valleys Council
📍 Tumut Plains