Accounts Officer | Head Office

The Y Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation with leading services in childcare, fitness, schools, housing, hospitality, youth recreation and community programs.

We are a vibrant, active community organisation, seeking to make a positive difference by providing each and every person with the opportunity to be healthy, happy and connected.

Y Queensland are recruiting for an Accounts Officer on a Full-Time Fixed-Term (6 months) basis to join our team located in Fortitude Valley.

About the role

As an Accounts Officer with Y Queensland, you will be responsible for assisting the Accounts Payable Manager in the administration of the organisation’s financial accounts. Good management decisions rely heavily on accurate and timely presentation of financial information. As such the overall financial health of the organisation is supported from this area through the delivery of effective accounts department services. The role is to be performed with high standards of service to external and internal stakeholders.

What will my time look like?

• Maintenance of Creditor/Debtor records to standards required by Accounts Supervisor, in particular EFT information collected for all Creditors (or BPay);
• Preparation of Creditors invoices for payment, computerised and manual
• Head Office Petty Cash reimbursement
• Checking of invoices including accurate general ledger coding and authorisation
• Preparing, entering and payment of Creditor invoices
• Conduct vendor analysis, on request
• Accurate upload of EFT & BPay files to banking software
• Mail out of manual cheques
• Creating End of Month Journals

Am I a good match?

• Certificate III in Business Administration or other relevant qualification and/or previous experience in an intermediate level accounting role
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and accuracy in data input and working with figures
• Demonstrated excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated well-developed working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel
• An ability to work under limited supervision and as a part of a team
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic accounting principles (accounts payable and receivable)
• Possess, or be willing to obtain, a positive notice Blue Card in accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000
• Currently possess, or be willing to obtain a National Police Check and a positive notice Blue Card in accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000
• Achievement of YMCA’s Safeguarding Children Training Certificate and complete annual refresher training

What’s in it for you?

We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. Enjoy competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Here’s what on offer?

• • Join a supportive, inclusive and passionate team in an organisation making a difference.
  • Free gym membership which includes our fitness classes
  • Employee Benefits Program
  • Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilities
  • Discounted banking and loan rates
  • Discounted private health insurance with Medibank
  • Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programs
  • Enjoy a discounted overnight stay at George William Hotel
  • Counselling Employee Assistance Program

We are an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We all belong at the Y!

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe. As a Child Safe organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a working with children check. 

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources

Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card to commence or continue in regulated, child-related employment.