Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council

Grants and Contributions Accountant

Grants and Contributions Accountant
Full-time - Ongoing

Position Number: 10030                   Location: Queanbeyan

The Package: $90,513.00 - $108,913.36 gross per annum (Inclusive of market premium) + 11% super. (Evaluated as Grade 14 of the QPRC Salary System 2023) and guaranteed increases of 3.5% in 2024-25 and 3% in 2025-26, plus potential performance-based progression.

Full-time – 35 hours per week. Flex time conditions may apply.

Are you a finance professional looking to develop your skills within a dedicated and high-performing team? Council is looking for a Grants and Contributions Accountant to work in our Finance Team.

In this role you will:

• Maintain Councils’ Grants register, contracts liabilities and contract assets register.
• Provide financial reports based on reconciliation of accounts, and journal processing.
• Prepare financial work papers, reconciliations, and reports over developer contributions income, project expenses, and balances held in reserve.
• Provide training, guidance, and information to Council Officers to explain grant management responsibilities, systems, and procedures.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Accredited Tertiary qualifications in Accounting and/or Commerce
• Experience in preparing financial statements per Australian Accounting Standards.
• Experience in financial planning, project accounting, and budgetary control.
• The provision of a high level of customer service and advice.
• Experience using the Local Government finance environment and TechnologyOne will be highly regarded.

Working with us: The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of Councils Grants and Contributions management. Professional development opportunities are offered through numerous training courses to our staff, and we boast an inclusive and diverse workplace along with numerous health and wellbeing programs.

If you have any questions relating to the role, please contact:

Tracy Sligar

Chief Financial Officer

(02) 6285 6071

Closing date: 9:00am Monday 6 May 2024