Financial Accountant

Caritas Australia

Financial Accountant supporting finance automation at Caritas Australia. Collaborate on transforming finance operations and improving efficiencies in a growing team environment.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeMascot • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Undertake the monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
General ledger journal preparation and posting including payments, revenue recognition, prepayments, accruals, and corrections
Maintain the chart of accounts in the finance system, including creation of new account codes and analysis codes
Oversee the fortnightly payroll process including working with the outsourced payroll provider to ensure accuracy and correct payroll processes
Administer the expense management application, including user management, user training, supplier management and oversight of analysis and expense codes
Support the Finance Manager to manage cash flow on a day-to-day basis
Support the Finance Manager with budgeting and intermittent forecasting process as needed
Enact a continuous improvement mindset in creating a user focused robust finance eco-system, in collaboration with team members
Work with team members on systems improvement and upgrades as required
Assist with the annual audit and end of financial year activities as required
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance business, or a relevant field
CA/CPA qualification, with minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience
Experience converting manual processes into automated workflows
Ideally experienced in managing system implementation
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft programs (advanced Excel) and Finance Systems such as SUN Financials (Cloud), Access MicrOpay and expenses management system such as ExpenseMe ProMaster
A strong understanding of Accounting and Audit Standards – and previous experience in a similar role within a medium - large, complex organisational environment is essential
Experience in building effective relationships and communicating with stakeholders and delivering exceptional customer service when managing varied queries
Ability to manage competing priorities and queries while delivering the highest levels of customer service.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Advance your career within the International Aid & Development sector with a focus on professional development and on the job learning opportunities
Hybrid working arrangements, to support your work/life balance
Generous leave benefits including additional wellbeing leave, birthday leave, and 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave
Not-for-Profit salary packaging offered

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Hard Skills & Tools

account reconciliationgeneral ledger preparationjournal postingrevenue recognitionpayroll processingbudgetingforecastingautomated workflowsaccounting standardsaudit standards

Soft Skills

communicationrelationship buildingcustomer servicetime managementteam collaborationproblem solvingcontinuous improvementstakeholder managementprioritizationuser training

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in accountingBachelor's degree in financeCA qualificationCPA qualification