Accountant

The OrganisationWe are proud to partner with SEARMS, a registered Aboriginal community housing provider. SEARMS has served Aboriginal communities in regional NSW and the ACT since 2003, providing housing and tenancy management services to the Aboriginal Housing Officer and other Aboriginal organisations. SEARMS currently manage 400 properties across their operating area, and in 2020 achieved registration as a Tier 3 Community Housing Provider (CHP).Within the Aboriginal communities that SEARMS serve, there is disadvantage in health, education, and employment outcomes. SEARMS endeavours to address this entrenched disadvantage whilst preserving the integrity and the core of Aboriginal values and beliefs.This RoleThis permanent full time Accountant role will be responsible for the organisation’s financial accounting, working closely with the wider SEARMS teams to deliver exceptional support and financial advice.Based predominately from the Batemans Bay office, the ideal candidate will have strong accounts preparation and month end processing capabilities with experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, payroll and accounts payable/receivable.Your main responsibilities will include:Oversee the accurate and timely processing of all accounts payable and receivable transactionsEnd of month accounting including journals and general ledger reconciliationsResponsible for the maintenance and integrity of the General Ledger and Project Accounting LedgerSupervision of Finance OfficersOversee fortnightly PayrollResponsible for statutory lodgements including ATO and Community Housing regulatorsPreparation Fringe Benefits schedules and ReturnAssist the CFO in the preparation of the annual financial statementsAssist the CFO in managing the external AuditPreparation of Month end reportsAssist CFO with Project Accounting, Budgets and Forecasts About You3 years’ post graduate accounting experienceDemonstrated ability and willingness to lead and develop a small teamProfessional philosophy that aligns with the mission and values of SEARMSHighly developed computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office, accounting software and contemporary cloud based softwareBachelor Degree or Diploma in AccountingBeing fully Covid 19 vaccinated, holding a current driver's licence, Working with Children’s Check NSW and completing a criminal history check are required in this role.SEARMS offers an excellent range of benefits including:NFP salary sacrificing options to reduce tax increasing your take home payPaid professional development and on the job training and coachingExpense reimbursement and travel allowances AUD Australia - NSW Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast Batemans Bay 2536