07th October, ****
The Organisation:
Join a well-respected Queensland Government department and become part of an established finance team responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting.
This six-month contract offers an excellent opportunity to gain further government experience, with potential for extension.
The Position:
As the Financial Accountant, you will take ownership of key financial accounting and month-end activities.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing advice on financial accounting matters, policies, guidelines and systems
Supporting month-end processes including journals, bank reconciliations and accruals
Assisting with the preparation and review of financial reports
Managing accounting requirements relating to fixed asset acquisitions and disposals
Reviewing financial data and investigating discrepancies
Supporting finance projects and data migration activities as required
Benefits:
$***** per hour + super
Flexible working arrangements and a *****-hour working week
Gain valuable experience within a large Queensland Government environment




Work alongside experienced finance professionals within a supportive team
Potential for extension and further opportunities within government
Your Profile:
This position will suit an experienced Financial Accountant who can confidently work across month-end and broader financial accounting responsibilities.
You will ideally have:
Robust technical financial accounting skills
Experience with journals, reconciliations, accruals and financial reporting
Strong Excel skills and the ability to work with large volumes of data
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines
Experience working within a large or complex organisation
ERP systems experience, with SAP highly regarded
CPA/CA qualifications or progress towards qualification will be advantageous
Previous Queensland Government experience will be highly regarded; however, candidates coming from a commercial environment with strong financial accounting experience are also encouraged to apply.
To Apply:
Please send your resume by applying through our website at .

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