Job Description:
As a seasoned Accounts Specialist, we are seeking an experienced professional to take ownership of our financial operations in the home care sector.
This is a 2–3 day per week remote role suited only to candidates with significant experience in aged care finance, particularly in home care packages (HCP).
The ideal candidate will have expert-level proficiency in Xero and in-depth knowledge of HCP funding, compliance, and financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in ensuring the financial component of the organisation is compliant with the new Aged Care Act requirements.
* Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
* Prepare monthly revenue journal entries.
* Reconcile Government payments.
* Manage weekly supplier bills, client refunds, reimbursements, uploading of invoices and reimbursements.
* Manage payroll, BAS, PAYG, and superannuation.
* Ensure compliance with the SCHADS Award.
* Monitor Home Care Package claims, budgets, subsidies, and unspent funds.
* Manage and reconcile accounts using Xero.
* Submit reports through PRODA and GPMS portals.
* Assist with audits and maintain compliance across all financial areas.
* Provide reports as required by The Board.
Requirements:
* Significant experience in aged care finance, with a focus on home care packages (HCP).
* Expert-level proficiency in Xero.
* In-depth knowledge of HCP funding, compliance, and financial reporting.
* Strong working knowledge of the SCHADS Award.
* Familiarity with PRODA and GPMS systems.
* Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.
* Accounting background.
* Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.