Accounts Officer, John Paul Village Heathcote

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The Organisation

John Paul Village is a residential aged care facility and retirement village located at Heathcote, NSW. John Paul Village offers 166 Independent Living Units, 171 residential beds and home care services. Our aim is to provide a happy and secure environment and respond to individual needs by developing specialised and innovative support and care services which promote a sense of community, choice, dignity, independence and quality of life.

The Role

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Accounts Officer is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of the accounts payable/receivable and associated functions for John Paul Village, including assistance with community aged care packages. You will work closely and collaboratively with other members of the finance team and all departments of John Paul Village to ensure the smooth running of financial services.  This role is a full-time position.

Some of the responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Accounts payable processing including the timely and accurate payment of invoices, reconciling purchase orders with delivery dockets, credit ledgers, uniform accounts, credit card statements, fuel card accounts, refunds, etc
• Accounts receivable processing including receipt and management of cheques, cash, and Eftpos accounts, banking, etc
• Maintaining and managing the resident billing system including entering new admissions, discharges and leave into the billing system
• Processing monthly billing including printing and delivering residents accounts and processing direct debit fees for residents
• Ensuring accommodation bonds and RADs are entered and retentions deducted
• Reconciling creditor/debtors accounts
• Maintaining petty cash, including reconciliation, replenishing, banking, etc
• Completing financial reports and provide information to the finance team
• Completing data entry of financial information
• Assisting with coordinating internal and external audits
• Responding to resident/client enquiries
• Assisting in maintaining the asset register
• Providing  banking services to residents including set up and reconciliation of cash and bank float, maintenance of the reserve and assist residents with the ATM service
• Reviewing of insurance and master policies

Key Requirements

Ideally you will possess the following knowledge, experience and qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in an accounts role
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Attention to detail
• Computer literacy across various platforms including Attaché and Microsoft Office
• Willingness to respect and uphold the ethos and teaching of the Catholic Church and the philosophy of John Paul Village

What we can offer you

The successful applicant will be offered competitive wages with tax effective salary packaging resulting in higher take home earnings, access to the Employee Assistance Program and opportunities for further training and development. John Paul Village is a community based values driven organisation. There are many opportunities for social engagement with regular social events scheduled throughout the year by our Staff Social Committee.

Application Process

Applications must include a Cover Letter (including how your skills and experience aligns with the Key Requirements outlined in this advertisement) and Resume. Applicants can apply through Seek by selecting "Apply for this job"

Candidates progressing to interview will be required to provide a satisfactory current police check or agree to undertake a police check, pass a pre-employment medical and provide proof of right to work in Australia.

If you meet the Key Requirements and you would like the opportunity to join a vibrant community and advance your career in a compassionate and caring environment, you are encouraged to apply.