#### Job Description ####
Are you an accounting professional looking for a new challenge? We are seeking a Financial Accountant to join our team, responsible for meeting the agency's statutory financial reporting, asset management, tax and appropriation management requirements. The role involves preparation of annual financial statements, monthly reporting to the Department of Finance, and working closely with internal business areas, external stakeholders, central agencies, and portfolio entities.
#### Required Skills and Qualifications ####
* Experience in accounting within a Commonwealth government environment, including contributing to the production of annual financial statements
* Demonstrated experience in preparation of complex reconciliations, asset accounting, BAS preparation, and FBT
* Well-developed analytic thinking and ability to apply technical accounting knowledge with a proactive approach to problem solving
* Competency in computerised accounting systems such as TechnologyOne and CBMS, and intermediate MS Excel skills
* Ability to effectively engage and work collaboratively with a wide audience of stakeholders, including ability to successfully communicate, influence, negotiate, advise, and display excellent corporate enabling service skills
* Proven ability to deliver project and operational deliverables within deadlines while managing multiple priorities and building capability
* Proven analytical and critical thinking skills with strong attention to detail
#### Benefits ####
We offer a competitive salary package of $99,562 - $111,590 plus 15.4% superannuation, and a flexible work arrangement that allows you to work from any capital city in a state or territory or Townsville. We also value diversity and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, and those from different cultural backgrounds.
#### What You Will Do As The Financial Accountant ####
The Financial Accounting Team is responsible for delivering high-quality, comprehensive advice and reporting aligned with government frameworks. Your key tasks will include assisting with end-to-end preparation of annual financial statements, preparation of complex general ledger reconciliations, provision of advice on capitalisation of assets, and fostering a positive team culture and capability development.
### Key Responsibilities Include ###
1. Assisting with end-to-end preparation of annual financial statements
2. Preparation of complex general ledger reconciliations
3. Provision of advice on capitalisation of assets
4. Fostering a positive team culture and capability development