Accountant - Financial Reporting
Job No:
LCC1864
Location:
Lismore
About Us:
Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special.
We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.
About this Position:
The Accountant - Financial Reporting provides professional accounting support across Council’s grants portfolio and end‑of‑month processes, ensuring accurate recognition, compliance and reporting, while maintaining strong financial controls.
What we can offer you:
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Flexible work options working within operational requirements
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Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs
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Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
What we trust you to deliver:
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Manage grant accounting treatment, acquittals and liaison with funding bodies.
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Coordinate end‑of‑month journals, accruals, reconciliations and reporting.
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Maintain audit‑ready documentation and support the improvement of financial systems.
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Provide monthly insights, reporting and support for QBRS and LTFP processes.
What you will need to be successful:
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Tertiary qualifications in Accounting/Finance (CA/CPA).
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Strong experience in financial accounting.
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Advanced Excel and ERP/reporting system capability.
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Ability to deliver accurate work to deadlines and support stakeholders confidently.
Full position description: Click Here
Full Time: 35-hour week.
Salary: A competitive salary will be offered to the successful applicant commensurate with their relevant skills and experience.
Contact: For a confidential discussion, please contact Nick Harty, Senior Financial Reporting and Operations Accountant at nicholas.harty@lismore.nsw.gov.au.
Closing Date: 6 April 2026 at 9:00am.
Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.
Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.
We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
