Accountant (North Sydney Council)

Opportunity Join our Enterprise Services team on an initial 12 month fixed-term contract, supporting a range of core accounting functions across the Ventia Group. This role will be responsible for the preparation, review, reconciliation, and clearing activities across key finance areas including Banking, Intercompany, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Corporate Credit Cards, and Expense Management. The team is primarily based in Parramatta, with some presence also required in North Sydney. We offer a adaptable hybrid working arrangement of 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home. There is also potential for the fixed-term contract to be reviewed for permanency. Why Join Us?
- Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work environment, combining office collaboration with work‑from‑home balance.
- Advance your career through clear development and progression opportunities.
- Join a supportive, high‑performing team committed to collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Access exclusive VenPerks, including paid parental leave, Fitness Passport, and discounts on private healthcare, travel, retail, and more. Key Accountabilities
- Manage bank account reconciliations, including clearing cash transactions, investigating discrepancies, and reconciling bank statements with SAP.
- Perform intercompany AP/AR clearing activities across Australia and New Zealand entities.
- Reconcile Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable sub‑ledgers with the General Ledger.
- Administer corporate credit card and expense management processes, including transaction clearing, reimbursements, accruals, query resolution, and month‑end journals.
- Prepare and post month‑end journals and maintain expense‑related GL accounts.
- Complete timely cash and credit card reconciliations in BlackLine and proactively resolve outstanding items.
- Support day‑to‑day finance operations and contribute to ad‑hoc projects and business initiatives. About You
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated professional accounting experience.
- Sound understanding of ERP systems, SAP experience is a must.
- Strong knowledge of end‑to‑end Accounts Receivable processes, including billing.
- Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes and controls.
- Excellent time management, communication, and workload prioritisation skills.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong commitment to process compliance and governance frameworks. Fairness, Inclusion and Respect Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage. Position Reference Number: #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r9gip