Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Closing date: 9/11/2026 5:00 PM W. Australia Standard Time

Location: Administration Building

Department: Corporate and Commercial

Employment type: Fixed Term

Work Arrangement: On-site

Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Together, we're working to build a vibrant and sustainable regional city... and we would love for you to join us.

In the heart of the Goldfields, Kalgoorlie-Boulder is a modern and thriving city that embodies the true spirit of a regional community. Located approximately 600 kilometres east of Perth, more than 30,000 people call the city home and enjoy the amenities and facilities of a metropolitan city, with the lifestyle benefits that come from living in a place where nature and adventure are on your doorstep.

With new leadership, dedicated staff and a supportive Council, the City is working towards the vision of being a sustainable regional city of the future.

We are dedicated to working together to achieve the best possible outcomes and are guided by our intention to:

• Be a clean and green city
• Be a place people call home
• Have facilities and services for everyone
• Encourage and support economic development and diversification
• Be a quality employer.

Starting from: $120,312.01

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is offering an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join its Finance team on a fixed-term contract of 6 months with possibility of extension to provide maternity leave cover. The role will support the delivery of accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting across the organisation. Reporting to the Manager Finance, this role plays a key part in maintaining strong balance sheet integrity, meeting legislated reporting requirements, and providing reliable financial information to support informed decision-making. 

About the Role 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Assisting with monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting 

• Ensuring balance sheet reconciliations and subsidiary ledgers reconcile to the general ledger 

• Supporting month-end processes and legislated reporting deadlines 

• Reviewing financial position with allocated Managers and providing forecasting insights 

• Managing activity-based costing, plant recovery and labour overheads 

• Assisting with annual budget, budget review and financial statement preparation 

• Supporting audit processes and liaising with external auditors 

• Reviewing the City’s investment portfolio in accordance with the Investment Policy 

• Providing management and financial reporting to Committees • Managing grant compliance, reporting and acquittals 

• Experience with GST and statutory reporting 

About You 

You will be a motivated accounting professional with strong technical and analytical skills. You will bring: 

• A degree in Accounting/Commerce or Diploma in a related discipline. 

• Knowledge of Local Government accounting and AAS 27 

• Strong systems, communication and time management skills 

• Ability to meet deadlines and work collaboratively with stakeholders

Values

• Accountability - We take ownership of our actions and outcomes, delivering on our commitments.
• Collaboration - We work together with respect and shared purpose to achieve common goals.
• Teamwork - We support one another, celebrate collective success and grow stronger together.
• Respect - We treat others with dignity, value diverse perspectives and build inclusive relationships.
• Integrity- We act with honesty, fairness and ethical responsibility in all we do.
• Transparency - We communicate openly, share information freely and foster trust.
• Excellence - We pursue high standards, continuous improvement and impactful results

Benefits

We provide employees with generous employment conditions/benefits, including:

• Salary sacrificing
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• A host of health and well-being initiatives, including the Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Superannuation contributions with the City matching up to 3% voluntary additional contributions
• Training and development opportunities
• Free Parking
• Subsidised gym/leisure centre membership (at the nearby Goldfields Oasis)
• $300 annual reimbursement for attendance at, or use of, City owned facilities
• Rebated childcare offered
• We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, meaning all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to the opportunities available.