Senior Financial Accountant

About the role

ARRCS are seeing an experienced Financial Account to deliver accurate financial reporting across our Aged Care and Support at Home programs. This role is being offered on a permanent full-time basis at a remuneration of $110000 - $120000 gross base PA.

As ARRCS Financial Accountant you will be responsible for the accurate and timely financial reporting across all of ARRCS sites including 12 x Aged Care facilities Support at Home program and corporate services. You will ensure that ARRCS remains compliant with aged-care frameworks funding and legislative requirements and relevant Australian accounting standards. You will be responsible for month quarterly and year end transactions including statutory and ATO reporting and addition you will safeguard ARRCS financial stability and ensure that we remain compliant with relevant funding streams and prepared for appropriate auditing.

As the successful candidate you will demonstrate strong accounting experience in the areas of monthly quarterly and year end reporting. You will have strong reconciliation skills and have advanced knowledge and on the job experience working to Australian accounting standards.

You will lead the preparation of all Aged-care relevant reporting including AN-ACC revenue validation and government-mandated cost allocations.

To be successful in this role your working career will demonstrate extensive prior experience as a financial accountant. You will be CA or CPA qualified or well towards addition you will demonstrate strong communication skills you will be comfortable communicating and working with non-financial senior staff to explain and follow up when required.

You will be meticulous with your attention to detail enjoy working to and meeting tight timeframes and be a positive and supportive team member.

An understanding of aged care legislation and or government funding frameworks is preferred as is advanced computer literacy and experience using ERP systems. You should also bring strong knowledge accounting compliance requirements and external reporting obligations with preference within aged care or community services.

Benefits of working for ARRCS

ARRCS is the largest Aged Care Provider in the NT - your career can take you all over the NT including Alice Springs Tennant Creek Katherine and Nhulunbuy or if you relocate interstate ARRCS are a pathway to Uniting Care QLD.

• Salary Packaging through Eziway.
• Access to 70000 Training and Development Courses through our Learning Platform.
• Telus Employee Wellbeing & Emotional Support.

Skills & experience

To be considered for this role we will be looking at the following experience and qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in accounting Finance or Commerce.
• A minimum of 3-years working as a Financial Accountant working with Australian accounting practices. With above average knowledge of BAS statements preparation of month quarter and yearend financial reporting.
• Demonstrated strong work history in balance street reconciliations including complex reconciliations and multiple funding streams.
• Experience preparing auditing reports responding to auditor requests and supporting industry reporting requirements
• Previous use of EAP or Accounting Software such as Epicor Techone or Sage.
• Strong Excel knowledge with formatting and formula development.
• Experience in preparing BAS FBT Payroll and other ATO submission requirements.
• Strong stakeholder engagement stills and a professional ability to work with and present to internal senior staff to gain required information and to report and explain financial statuses.
• Previous experience and knowledge of the Aged Care industry including AN-ACC and Support at Home Program funding models preferred however not essential.

About ARRCS

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is not-for-profit aged care and community service provider that provide services including Residential Care Home Care and School Nutrition in both the Northern Territory and South Australia.

Our Vision is passionately pursuing new ways to care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives. ARRCS provides regional care and support to people and their communities throughout the Northern Territory from Darwin to Docker River with our purpose is to genuinely connect with the communities we serve and enableour clients with agency pride and dignity.

Our people are at the centre of our organisation and ensuring we have the right people in the right roles is the key to the success of our Consumer Centered Service Delivery.

ARRCS mandatory compliance:

It is mandatory for all employees to hold or have lodged the following. These are not required at time of application however if successful must be lodged prior to commencement.

• A National Police Check lodged or dated within 3 months of commencement.
• Provide evidence of current year Influenza Vaccination.
• A current NDIS Workers Screening Check or proof of application.

Our staff and volunteers are compassionate and knowledgeable members of the local community who are committed to providing personalised care and support. More than a service provider we understand that we are an important part of the regional and remote communities we work in and acknowledge our responsibility to ensure our people are connected to those communities people and cultures. So why not join our team today to benefit the local community that you work in!

To discuss this opportunity in a safe and confidential manner please contact our Talent Acquisition Team onor email via