Senior Accounting Officer
Core
Own accurate and timely financial accounting activities through to trial balance, including daily/month-end reconciliations, reporting, and general ledger maintenance for a government financial services provider.
Role type
Senior Accounting Officer (hands-on IC)
Builds
Monthly financial reports, trial balances, statutory/management reports, and audit-ready financial statements.
Domain
Public sector finance / Government financial services
Required skills
Financial accounting, bank reconciliations, accounts receivable management, month-end closing (journals/accruals), general ledger maintenance, tax compliance, Australian Accounting Standards application, Excel proficiency, financial systems usage
Preferred skills
Process improvement, stakeholder communication, autonomous work management, collaborative mindset
Technologies
Financial accounting systems, Excel
Responsibilities
Perform daily and month-end bank reconciliations and profit and loss reconciliation; manage accounts receivable and foreign currency invoice approvals; coordinate month-end processes including journals, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations; produce monthly reporting through to a completed trial balance; maintain integrity of the general ledger and fixed asset register; support tax compliance, year-end financial statements, and internal/external audits.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
