BATCHELOR INSTITUE OF INDIGENOUS TERTIARY EDUCATION
STATEMENT OF DUTIES
POSITION NUMBER:18130
DESIGNATION:Administrative Officer, Level 3
LOCAL TITLE:Accounts Clerk
SCHOOL/DIVISION:Business Division
SECTION:Finance Section
LOCATION:Batchelor Campus
SUPERVISOR:Finance Manager, AO6BI
POS. SUPERVISED:0
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POSITION OVERVIEW:
As part of a 7 person accounts team, the main duties required within the position are toexamine and process accounts payable, accounts receivable and purchase orders. Manage and maintain associated documents and computerised records in line with Accounting standards and procedures.
The (Government Accounting System)GAS is the computerised system used by the Instituteto record all accounting functions in which procedures are in place and must be followed as auditor’s requirements.
Normal Working Hours:8:00 am - 4:21 pm, Monday - Friday.
DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
1.Examination of all paperworkfor accuracy and GST compliancy.
2.Keep abreast of changes and developments within GAS.
3.Process and maintain accounts payable, purchase orders and accounts receivable records.
4.Reconcile statements and action journal transfers where necessary.
5.Assist with staff travel arrangements as required.
6.Collection and recording of revenue and maintaining cheque and petty cash accounts.
- Other duties within the range of skills normally associated with this designation as directed.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
Essential
1Knowledge of standard bookkeeping concepts and practice. This should be to a level that proves a reasonable understanding of what is involved in items 1 and 3 of the detailed statement of duties.
2Previous experience working computerised accounts payable, accounts receivable and purchase order systems, preferably the NT Government Accounting System.
3Ability to assess priorities and to meet deadlines.
4Demonstrated capacity to work within the social, political and cultural environments of Indigenous Australian communities and organisations.
5.Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and within a team.
6Good written and oral communication skills.
Desirable:
1Knowledge of financial procedures within an educational organisation.
Position No.: 18130 AO3.Accounts Clerk1 of 2revised 24.04.01