Creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally, and globally, James Cook University (JCU) is now seeking a skilled Financial Accountant to join our team of professionals in the Financial and Business Services Directorate.

• Full-time: 36.25 hours per week
• Continuing position
• HEWL 8: $105,790 - $121,481 per annum plus up to 17% superannuation
• Based at the Townsville Bebegu Yuma campus.

WHAT YOU CAN ACHIEVE IN THE ROLE
As a Financial Accountant, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining the University’s financial integrity and compliance through the delivery of professional and strategic financial and business management services across various financial functions including statutory accounts compilation, financial reporting for external funding agencies, reconciliation oversight, taxation compliance, and budgeting support. You will coordinate auditing activities, manage and resolve complex accounting and taxation queries, and provide contemporary advice in line with legislation and standards. Your contributions and expertise will enhance the University's financial success and integrity.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
To succeed in this role, you’ll need a postgraduate qualification (or progress toward) in financial/business management, accounting, or commerce as well as current membership with a professional accounting body (e.g., Certified Practicing Accountant or Chartered Accountant). Proven experience in financial accounting, a detailed understanding of Australian accounting standards, and high-level analytical skills are essential. You’ll bring a detail-oriented mindset, exceptional organisational skills, and the ability to meet competing deadlines.
You must have high-level communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and professionally.

WHY TOWNSVILLE?
Townsville enjoys a tropical climate with less rainfall than elsewhere in the Tropics due to the city's geographical location. Winter in Townsville brings blue skies, warm days and cool nights due to south-easterly trade winds. Summer brings balmy temperatures and increased rainfall with thunderstorms usually starting in late October. As the largest urban centre in North Queensland, Townsville is a major commercial and tourism hub, providing opportunities for both business and recreation. Townsville is small enough for you to escape the hustle and bustle of big city life, yet large enough to host major events including sports, music, theatre and festivals. A family-friendly city where you can make the most of the great outdoors through rainforest hikes, mountain biking, and snorkelling or scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef.

WHY JCU?
JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth. Employee wellbeing is at the core of our values, and we support our people through the provision of flexible working conditions and many other exclusive benefits including:

• A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave
• 15 days of paid sick/carers leave per year
• Cultural leave
• Flexible working options
• Attractive options for salary packaging
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing professional development support
• Access to online media subscriptions
• Corporate discount on health insurance premiums
• Well-equipped campus facilities including medical, childcare, gym and cafes.

HOW TO APPLY
Apply today and help shape the future of our University's financial landscape!
Visit the Careers at JCU website for more information about the role and submit your application online.
Vacancy reference 18989 – applications close on 31 July at 11:59 PM AEST.