Relationships Australia is a community sector organisation with a proud and rich history. We connect with families, communities, and thousands of people across the lifespan. You may know us for our family and couples counselling – we also give back to the community through our work in family violence prevention, working with people experiencing gambling harm, with families that have been touched by the sudden death of a loved one, with people who have experienced trauma and with people who are challenged by their mental health, among other things.

Why work for us?

With us you will work with people at times of vulnerability in their lives, create a career you’ll love and join a warm and caring team who make a difference. We have flexible working arrangements, access to $2,000 worth of professional development opportunities, and access to supervision.

Your new role:

• 1 x Permanent, Part time (22.5h per week) Located at Deakin, ACT

• Hourly rate between $50.35 to $52.56, plus Superannuation, NFP Salary Packaging, Paid Christmas closure and other generous leave provisions under our Enterprise Agreement.

The Finance Officer provides efficient and effective generalist finance services to the organisation ensuring accounts receivable activities are managed in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and statutory requirements

Duties:

The Finance Officer is expected to:

• Ensure revenue transactions are properly and accurately recorded in the Client Data Management System and the Finance System, including processing of credit notes and adjustments as required.
• Ensure all contract and funder invoices including grant income are calculated and processed in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.
• Manage end to end accounts receivable including reviewing aged debtors and resolving outstanding payment issues.
• Ensure strict adherence to revenue-related internal controls, policies and procedures including maintenance of and compliance with systems controls, fee reductions and waivers policies, memorandum of understanding for employee assistance programs and debt recovery policies/ procedures.

What you’ll need to succeed

• A certificate or diploma relevant to the work being performed, and/or previous relevant experience and on-the-job training
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in Accounts Receivable functions, including working with computerised finance systems and other Windows based software packages
• The ability to quickly absorb and apply new information, particularly in relation to finance practices and procedures, and statutory requirements and a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement
• High level organisational skills including the abilities to multi-task, to prioritise and plan workloads and to meet strict deadlines

A position description is attached.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.

What you’ll get in return

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded not-for-profit, community-based organisation in a position where you will have the opportunity to continue to grow and develop your career. You will receive a generous package including professional development and NFP salary packaging. In this role you will be able to make a positive difference in the lives of people in the community every day.

What you need to do now

If this sounds like the ideal position for you, Apply today! Submit your resume with names of two work related referees and a cover letter specifically addressing each of the selection criteria (no more than half a page response under each criterion). Applications that do not address selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.

Applications (Resume and Cover letter addressing selection criteria) should be submitted only via the Apply Now button.

For further information about the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at (02) 6923 9100 or by email [email protected] using the subject line: Finance Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.