Revenue Accountant

Muswellbrook Shire Council – Newcastle NSW
Revenue Accountant , Muswellbrook Shire Council.
Muswellbrook, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW.
Government - Local (Government & Defence).
Full time.

About the position: The revenue accountant will provide valuable and insightful analysis and reporting to finance management to ensure the council's rating function is managed accurately and efficiently.
This position will manage a small group of employees and provide financial oversight of all revenue streams.
The position will also be responsible for the management of payments owed to Council.

About Muswellbrook: Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.
The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia.
As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council: You will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.
It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger—we have space for you.

About you: Degree qualifications in accounting, finance or related discipline or significant contemporary experience in a relevant field.
Desirable to have a CPA or CA qualification.
Knowledge of the Local Government Act, Strata Titles Act and Valuation of Land Act in areas pertaining to rates and land valuations.
Demonstrated experience and ability to lead, coach and support staff.
Demonstrated high-level customer service skills.
Highly developed numeracy, verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent computer literacy, including advanced Excel skills.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the job-specific Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in the Position Description).

Demonstrated advanced key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in the Position Description).

We offer: Permanent full-time, 35 hours per week.
Salary from $90,633 to $101,793 per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 11.5% superannuation.
Training Courses + Professional Development.
Flexible work arrangements with access to indoor accrued Indoor Accrued Time (Flexi).
40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply).
Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family.

For more information on this position, refer to the attached Position Description, Council's Careers website or contact the hiring manager Jeannie Hayes, Financial Controller.

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