Revenue Accountant

About the position

The Revenue Accountant will provide valuable and insightful analysis and reporting to Finance management to ensure Council’s rating function is managed accurately and efficiently. This position will manage a small group of employee’s and provide financial oversight of all revenue streams. The position will also be responsible for the management of payments owed to Council.

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire is one of NSW's most dynamic local government areas. For over four decades it has been at the heart of the State's energy industry, and we are now on the transition to being a renewable energy hub. We have the two largest thoroughbred horse studs in the southern hemisphere, a healthy viticulture industry, and a large part of the world heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park within the Shire. We are also central to Newcastle, Tamworth and Dubbo.

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a vibrant workplace with a commitment to excellence in all facets of its operations, and we are committed to employee welfare and development. 

About you

• Degree qualifications in accounting, finance or related discipline or significant contemporary experience in a relevant field. Desirable to have a CPA or CA qualification.
• Knowledge of the Local Government Act, Strata Titles Act and Valuation of Land Act in areas pertaining to rates and land valuations
• Demonstrated experience and ability to lead, coach and support staff
• Demonstrated high level customer service skills
• Highly developed numeracy, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent computer literacy, including advanced Excel skills
• Advanced analytical and problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in the Position Description).
• Demonstrated advanced key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in the Position Description).

We offer

• Permanent full time, 35 hours per week
• Salary from $90,633 to $101,793 per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 11.5% superannuation
• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Flexible work arrangements with access to access to Indoor Accrued Time (Flexi) 
• 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
• Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

Further information and to apply

For more information on this position, please refer to the attached Position Description, Council’s Careers website or contact the hiring manager Jeannie Hayes, Financial Controller on 02 6549 3846. For more information regarding the application process please contact Human Resources on (02) 6549 3700.

If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact Human Resources.

To apply: 

1. Complete the application form below, including providing responses to the mandatory questions required. Please keep your responses concise. An unfinished application cannot be retrieved to finish at a later date. 
2. Attach your Covering Letter and Resume where indicated.
3. Click ‘Apply’.
4. You will receive an email confirming that your application has been submitted.
5. All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application.
6. Applications close on 23 October 2024. 

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Muswellbrook connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at The Welcome Experience : Muswellbrook Shire Council (nsw.gov.au)