Financial Accountant, Payroll
Location
Geelong or Ballarat
FTE
- 75 hours per fortnight, continuing position.
About the role
Join one of Victoria’s most trusted social service organisations.
At CatholicCare Victoria, we walk alongside individuals, families and communities, supporting people through life’s challenges so everyone can belong and thrive.
Reporting to the Senior Manager Payroll & Shared Services Business Partner, the Financial Accountant, Payroll position is responsible for the timely and efficient management of the General Ledger and Payroll Systems and end to end payroll service, consistent with compliance requirements and providing reporting related to General Ledger and Payroll transactions and other operational criteria to the Finance team to assist in analysis to improve key business strategies.
Specifically, the position is responsible for:
- Monthly reconciliation of wages, superannuation, salary sacrifice deductions posted to General Ledger to the payroll system.
- Assist with preparing accruals and prepayments ensuring a high degree of accuracy, and in accordance with contractual terms.
- Ensure fortnightly and monthly payrolls are processed in a timely and accurate manner, including salary items, taxation and deductions.
- Respond in a timely and confidential manner to payroll system and employee self-service system related queries from employees, line managers and external stakeholders.
- Assist with preparation of commonwealth or state government returns and associated payments (including but not limited to ABS, ACNC, BAS, FBT, PLSL, Workcover).
To be considered for this position, applicants require:
- Bachelor Degree in Business, Finance or Management.
- Achievement of or be studying towards Certified Practicing Accountant and/or Institute of Charted Accountant designation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, including proposal writing.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and Payroll Metrics would be advantageous.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in a fast-paced finance environment, including general ledger and payroll experience.
Contact
People Team
Position Description
How to apply
Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and responses to the key skills and experience found in the position description.
The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, undergo a National Police Check with a satisfactory outcome (and International Police Check if applicable), hold a current Working with Children’s check (employee status) and for some positions a valid drivers licence.
Should you require cultural or other support in submitting your application, please contact our People Team on 03 4344 4798.
Should you require information in alternative formats, please contact our People Team on 03 4344 4798.
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