Accountant Officer

Our local Government client is seeking an experienced and motivated Accounting Officer role to join their Accounts Payable team to support the delivery of a strong community and resilient economy.

As an Accounting Officer with local Government, you will deliver high-quality accounts payable services to internal and external customers and play a critical role in achieving strong financial management and legislative compliance. You’ll be supported by a positive team environment; doing meaningful work that serves the community!

• $41.95 - $45.19 p.h + Super
• Mon-Fri full time hours (8:15am – 5:00pm)
• March 2026 - June 2027; with possibility of extension
• Maroochydore QLD 4558

This role involves:

• Provide high-quality accounts payable services to both internal and external customers
• Prepare, input and process financial information in Council’s financial systems, ensuring policy compliance and appropriate authorisation
• Perform regular integrity checks to meet audit and governance requirements
• Input information and produce financial and statistical reports for internal stakeholders
• Perform complex account reconciliations and process data imports for payment
• Assist with testing and implementation of system enhancements and upgrades
• Liaise with creditors regarding negotiated credit terms
• Comply with records management, cyber security, WH&S and Council policies
• Participate in Performance Review and Planning
• Travel between Council offices/locations

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to follow tasks through to completion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong time management skills
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and professionalism
• Proficiency in computer applications with high-level data accuracy
• A certificate IV in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field; and/or relevant experience in local government finance or similar

If you possess the above and have a positive, flexible, “can-do” attitude, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply now or email me your updated CV at francesca@findmea.com.au.