Lismore City Council Hiring for Accounting Finance Officer Job at Lismore Full Time

• Full Time: 35 hour week
• Salary: A salary range from $1,168.30 per week + superannuation
• Contact: For a confidential discussion please contact Aveley McCann, Principal Accountant 02 6625 0500
• Closing date: Monday 20 June 2022 at 9:00am

Who we are:

The team: We are a focused and close-knit team dedicated to the efficient and effective financial management of Lismore City Council. We work collaboratively and responsively for our customers.

The organisation: We are committed to making a valuable difference in the community in which we live, work and play. We are a diverse organisation that is made up of many disciplines all working towards the same end goal. We offer a broad range of career opportunities for everyone and encourage and support our teams to develop their skills and build their careers here in the Northern Rivers.

You are:

• Passionate about finance: you will have experience in debtors functions
• A team player: you will have worked as part of a team, be willing to help others and not be afraid to seek help
• An organised and attention to detail person: you will have an eye for detail and excel at time and task management
• A sound communicator: you will have the ability to communicate well with a range of internal and external stakeholders

You will:

• Be responsible for ensuring that Lismore City Council’s bank accounts, trust accounts, developer contributions, credit card facilities, loans, security bonds and guarantees are reconciled and up to date
• Be the primary point of contact with banking institutions to coordinate administration and support issues
• Be responsible for the Debtors function and oversee Finance Officers who process Debtors transactions
• Reconcile and collate specific information for Financial Reports and Operational Plan purposes

You’ll love:

• Working with a diverse range of passionate and professional teams across the wide range of services we offer to the community
• Generous leave entitlements including long service leave entitlements and access to paid parental leave
• Working in an organisation that supports and encourages growth and development
• Feeling supported by an organisation that genuinely cares about your wellbeing
• Making a difference in our community

Please note:

Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements

Pre-employment Screening: Lismore City Council adheres to the guidelines and advice outlined by NSW Health in relation to COVID-19 related legislation.

There will be a series of pre-employment checks including health assessments (includes Confidential Medical Statement) and receipt of copies of relevant qualifications and reference checks. We will also require a criminal history check and Financial Regulatory Check.

No paper applications will be accepted therefore all applications are to be submitted online through Council’s portal prior to the deadline outlined above.

We are no longer accepting late applications therefore please allow yourself enough time to submit your application prior to the deadline outlined above.