Key Accountabilities:

• Process bank reconciliations daily for the bank accounts allocated to the staff member
• Follow up with the appropriate business units in relation to banking queries
• Reconcile Donation Income in Xero compared to Salesforce on a monthly/YTD basis and investigate/report any variances
• Complete the Gifts in Wills Reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Maintain the fixed asset registers for additions, disposal, and transfers
• Process general ledger journals and update reconciliations on a weekly/monthly basis e.g., accruals, prepayments, intercompany journals, investments, restricted funds, fixed assets
• Verify all appropriate documents/approvals for purchases, sales and write offs of fixed assets
• Complete other reasonable tasks from time to time as directed by senior finance team members, the Financial Controller or the Finance Manager

Essential Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Completion or part completion of a postgraduate accounting qualification (CA or CPA).
• Intermediate skills in MS Office programs, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Finance role
• Experience in mainstream accounting packages – XERO, Asset Management system and Salesforce highly regarded.

Benefits that Guide Dogs offer: 

As a member of the Guide Dogs team, you will have access to a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs.

• A competitive remuneration package is available commensurate with skills and experience, which includes tax free salary packaging of up to $15,900. 
• EAP - Get support when you need it with Employee Assistance Program counselling sessions.
• Me Days – Receive two paid days per year to support your health and wellbeing.
• Paid Parental Leave – take time to bond with your new child with 13 weeks paid leave after qualification period
• The option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave each year.
• Employee benefits program and Reward and Recognition program.
• Annual flu vaccinations. 
• Support for your professional development including paid study leave and educational assistance.
• Join an organisation that makes a meaningful and positive impact on our society.

Guide Dogs NSW/ACT are proud to be an inclusive workplace that reflects our clients and the broader community and are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We offer equal employment opportunity regardless of your disability, gender or gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital or domestic status, carer status, or political opinion.

If you require an adjustment within the recruitment process, please contact jobs@guidedogs.com.au to inform us of your preferred method of communication.