Finance Officer

Finance Officer

Permanent Full-Time

Join Calvary Mater Newcastle Where Compassion Meets World-Class Care!

• Salary Classification - Administrative Officer Level 4 Year 1-2
• Remuneration: $39.43 - $40.33 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options

About the role

The Finance Officer is responsible for the successful processing of accounts payable invoices and receivable transactions, reconciliations and other associated month end finance processes. The role will form part of the finance team and support the team’s delivery of key financial services for the hospital.

Main Duties

• Month end processes and checks including accruals, journals, reconciliations and reporting
• Code accounts payable invoices to ensure correct allocation of payments to cost centres, GL account line and suppliers; and check invoices are authorised in line with delegations manual and accounting policies
• Generate accounts receivable invoices in a timely manner as per procedures and policies
• Receipting and allocation of incoming deposits following appropriate procedures for reconciliation to bank statements
• Monitor and maintain outstanding debts, un-receipted amounts, system rejection reports, outstanding amounts reports and other related matters in a timely manner
• Provide support to other Finance team members

About You

• Relevant qualification in accounting or relevant equivalent work experience within a Finance Department. Or a combination of study and work experience
• Demonstrated experience using information systems including customer/patient information management systems, billing/finance systems, and MS Office products
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, prioritise workload, meet deadlines and process a high-volume workload
• Experience coordinating data management, data entry, data integrity and quality
• Demonstrated oral and written communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, maintain confidentiality and exercise initiative within a team environment
• Commitment to the philosophy, mission and values of Calvary as it applies to the Hospital and the ability and desire to uphold these principles at all times

For further information about these opportunities please contact Yelena Dawson [email protected]

Why work for Calvary?

We are an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Our health services and clinics include Oncology, Coronary Care and Cardiology, Surgery, Intensive Care, General Medicine, Research and 24/7 Emergency Care.

We are a world class leader in research in oncology, toxicology, psychiatry and palliative care research.  Our researchers work in partnership with our nurses, clinicians and patients, as well as universities, affiliated organisations and charities, both locally and globally.

We work together to be a source of healing, hope and nurturing to the people and communities we serve.  As we work, our values are visible in how we act and treat each other.  We care for our people by providing a safe, equitable, inclusive and welcoming work environment that respects each individual and their contribution to our purpose of ‘Being for Others’.

In addition to an enriching work environment, our staff benefit from:

• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging options plus extra savings with meal entertainment packaging and novated car leasing
• On-site parking
• Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program
• Leave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employees
• Gender neutral parental leave

Join our Team today!

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This role requires the successful applicant to:

• Have unlimited working rights in Australia
• Successfully complete pre-employment checks including reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role
• Provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role