Accounts Officer

ABOUT THE ROLE

Please read all information carefully before applying.

To deliver high quality administrative support as directed to ensure efficient and accurate accounts payable and accounts receivable services are achieved. To provide these services in an accurate and timely manner with excellent customer service which comply with clearly defined policies and procedures, accounting standards and legislative requirements.

Employment Status:  Full Time, Permanent

Award:                        Level 2 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017

Salary Range:            $ 74,706.00 to $ 79,514.00 per annum

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |

• Good knowledge and understanding of computerised accounting modules, specifically including orders, creditors, debtors, and job costing.
• A sound understanding in working with core general ledger accounts.
• Ability to undertake administrative activities in a structured, organised and timely manner, demonstrating an eye for detail.
• Experience in processing electronic commercial transactions.
• Well-developed communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to exercise initiative, judgement, confidentiality, tact and discretion whilst dealing with a broad cross-section of external and internal people.
• Ability to work independently or in a team in a professional and positive manner.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office suite, including formatting and preparation of documents using both Microsoft Excel and Word.

| Essential Education/Qualifications |

• Minimum education level of completion of Year 10 or equivalent.

| Essential Licences |

• Possession and maintenance of a current Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT

Sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting and operate office equipment; to walk, stand, or sit for prolonged periods of time; to perform light to moderate manual handling tasks such as repeated bending, twisting, lifting, kneeling etc.

Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Councils P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.

MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS

Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.

For further information, please view the Position Description(PDF, 115KB).

For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.

CLOSING DATE

11:59pm Sunday, 15 June 2025.

Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.

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