Job Description

About the Australian-American Fulbright Commission

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The Australian-American Fulbright Commission is a not-for-profit foundation operating exclusively between Australia and the United States of America. For over 75 years, the organisation has promoted bilateral educational and cultural exchange, with a central focus on developing long-lasting, productive relations, partnerships, and connections between the two countries.

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The Prospect

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This is a great opportunity to join a well-established corporate team, where you'll be responsible for day-to-day accounts processing, assisting with payroll, and supporting the Finance & Business Manager.

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Offered as a permanent, part-time role (approximately 24 hours per week, worked across three or four days), it's well suited to someone looking to return to the workforce or seeking flexible work arrangements.

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The Role

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As an Accounts Officer, your responsibilities will include:

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- Paying invoices, payroll, and stipends across two different currencies
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- Assisting with preparing the annual budget
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- Preparing financial acquittals for funding contracts and grantee payments
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- Assisting with the audit and preparing the annual report
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- Invoicing sponsor contracts,



including issuing annual invoices and reviewing the finances of current and new agreements
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- Managing the payroll function
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- Lodging quarterly BAS reports
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- Paying superannuation contributions
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The Ideal Person

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You're a high-performing bookkeeper or accounts officer who takes real pride in the accuracy, organisation, and thoroughness of your work, backed by strong experience across AP, AR, and payroll.

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You bring a positive, can-do attitude paired with a pragmatic, down-to-earth approach to work and life.

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A natural team player, you enjoy supporting the business to achieve its goals and thrive on building great working relationships with a wide range of people.

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You must have hands-on experience using Xero and Xero Projects, as these are the systems used by the business.

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A Certificate IV in Bookkeeping will be highly regarded.

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Salary / Rate

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- $70k – $75k + 15.4% Super + great salary sacrifice package (Full-time equivalent salary)
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- Permanent, part-time (approximately 24 hours per week)
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HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.

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📌 Accounts Officer (Canberra)
🏢 HorizonOne Recruitment
📍 Canberra