Accountant

• Hours: Part time
• Team: Finance Services
• Location: Brisbane – Hybrid in office and WFH role; with flexible hours option
• Salary: 4 days per week equivalent pro-rata; Level 5 ($100,776 to $105,341) Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award. Plus On-Costs. Salary sacrificing available.
• Reports to: Chief Finance Officer

Our Vision

Healing the past, nurturing the future.

Our vision is for refugee survivors of persecution to live lives liberated from the harms of torture, trauma and human rights injustice. We exist to nurture meaningful futures by assisting refugee survivors to heal, belong and thrive in our community.

Our Values

Kindness

We care.

In all our work, survivors of torture and trauma come first.

Optimism

We believe in meaningful futures. We are committed to healing being a journey of growth across mind, body and spirit.

Perseverance

We don’t give up. We understand that healing requires time, patience and courage for individuals, families and communities.

Fairness

We believe that recovery from trauma is about justice and that to heal is a human right.

Honesty

We act openly and ethically. We are committed to delivering impactful services.

Role Purpose

This position is responsible for assisting continuous system and process improvements within the finance team for QPASTT.

Character

We are looking for an experienced accountant who has excellent attention to detail and with a high level of accuracy. You will be committed to work as a team to assist in continuous process and system improvements.

You will comply with QPASTT policies, procedures and practices and all applicable laws and industrial agreements that govern our business. You will seek clarification from the CFO when needed. You will be committed to continuous learning and quality improvement and contribute to the development and review of policies and procedures.

You will ensure discretion and uphold privacy and confidentiality in relation to staff personal information.

You will have a strong personal drive and be collaborative in your working attitude.

You will contribute to effective communication and a positive culture both within your team and across QPASTT.

Responsibilities

The Accountant is responsible for:

1. Prepare month end financial reporting including but not limited to maintain general ledgers, journals, reconciliations, assets register with finance team
2. Maintain grants accountability by managing project cost, preparing financial acquittals for funders and support finance team and program managers with financial tracking
3. Support annual financial audit and other reporting audit as required
4. Prepare statutory and tax compliance including but not limited to BAS, FBT, ACNC
5. Support and be part of the team to implement new payroll and ERP accounting system
6. Review accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll with other team members
7. Backfilling accounting functions for other team members when required
8. Support finance team on continuous improvement in financial policies and system processes.
9. Support and work with finance team to prepare financial policies and forms as required
10. Support and work with CFO to develop financial delegations and corresponding forms such as mileage, reimbursement etc.
11. Other ad hoc duties when required.

Requirements

1. Relevant degree qualified.
2. Outstanding attention details and reconciliation skills
3. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
4. Experience in ERP and knowledge in MYOB
5. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a team member
6. Minimum 2-3 years experience working in similar role
7. Experience working in not for profit sector highly desirable
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
9. Ability to problem solve and prioritise tasks
10. Ability to exercise a high degree of integrity and confidentiality
11. Ability to abide by QPASTT’s Code of Conduct for all employees

Conditions of Employment

1. Current Positive Notice Blue Card and provision of an annual federal police check.
2. Current Queensland C Class driver’s licence.
3. Occasional out of hours work. Occasional travel to other QPASTT offices.
4. The period of probation will be six months.

next steps

To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

A position description is attached.