Step into a key reporting role where your initiative, confidence, and technical skills will make an immediate impact!

The Role

This is an opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a large Queensland State Government organisation in corporate finance.

Joining the team during a key reporting period, you’ll play an significant role in delivering statutory reporting outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

As Principal Financial Accountant, you’ll support statutory reporting and provide technical accounting expertise across the finance function.

You’ll work with a high level of independence, engaging with stakeholders to keep deliverables on track and ensure expectations are clearly understood.

Key responsibilities include:

- Provide technical accounting advice and contribute to position papers on complex or emerging issues
- Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, Queensland Treasury requirements, and relevant legislation
- Prepare briefings, audit responses, and ad hoc reporting for senior stakeholders




- Engage with stakeholders across the business to resolve issues and maintain reporting integrity
- Support the Financial Accounting Manager with team operations and contribute to process improvements and frameworks
- Lead the preparation of annual statutory financial statements, including supporting notes, disclosures, and schedules
- Deliver accurate monthly and year-end financial reporting, including journals, reconciliations, and working papers
- Coordinate and support QAO audits (planning, interim, hard-close and EOFY), managing queries and documentation

What’s in it for you

- Competitive hourly rate: Hourly rate at $88.29 - $94.59 + Super (negotiable)
- Full-time contract (36.25 hours/week) through to end of February 2027
- Brisbane CBD location – modern offices, easy commute
- Please note, this role is full time in the office

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