Accounting Officer (Accounts Payable)

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy. 

About the Role

Our dedicated team brings professionalism and fun to our organisation every day. We look out for each other, we put our wellbeing, health and safety first, and we embrace diversity, equity and inclusion so everyone is respected and feels a sense of belonging.

Our goal is to be the best place to work – inclusive, supportive, safe and sustainable.  A workplace where our ways of working are progressive, and our people continue to love working here and recommend council as a great place to work.

The Finance Branch is responsible for the financial management and governance, ensuring effective business management and legislative compliance.

The role is to provide high quality accounts payable services to both internal and external customers.

 Tasks may include but not limited to:

• Prepare information for processing in the financial information system.
• Input information via various methods including data entry, and electronic data transfer into the financial information system.
• Ensure the quality (accuracy, timeliness and integrity) of information processed in the financial information system.
• Alert the Team Leader Accounts Payable of any suspicious or potentially fraudulent activity before taking further processing action.
• Assist in system enhancements and upgrades along with the development of relevant test scripts.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant GST legislation.
• Maintain knowledge of the Technology One Financials Accounts Payable and Purchase Card Modules as well as the Kofax scanning.

 About you

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong communication and decision-making skills, along with strong customer service skills with the demonstrated ability to respond to sensitive enquiries in a professional manner. You will also possess a demonstrated understanding of relevant computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and financial systems. 

Proven ability to work as an effective and positive team member demonstrating flexibility and can-do attitude.

Ideally, you will have a Certificate IV in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar field, or equivalent relevant experience. 

Appointment to this position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a Criminal History Check. 

In return, you’ll be working with a progressive organisation which strives to be our best and work as one team to deliver high standards of service excellence. 

Plus you’ll enjoy all of the lifestyle benefits the Sunshine Coast has to offer.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.

 How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2023-2027. 

For specific enquiries contact Janine Wex during business hours on 0438 152 189.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.