Project & Systems Accountant

Job Reference: req40

Employment type: Term contract, Full-time

Applications close: 19/07/2026

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.

As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community. Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community. Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient. We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

The Finance Systems Project Accountant is responsible for various financial projects, in particular, supporting the implementation of a restructured General Ledger (GL) within Council’s financial systems; Authority Altitude. The role provides technical accounting expertise, leads financial data mapping and reconciliation, supports system configuration and testing, and ensures the new structure enhances financial integrity, reporting, and compliance. This role will work closely with our Finance, IT, project teams, and system vendors.

Key responsibilities include;

• Support configuration tasks and reconciliations within Authority Altitude
• Perform trial postings and assist in User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Review and redesign reporting dimensions, cost centre structures and account hierarchies to support improved reporting and analysis
• Support development of future-state reporting architecture and financial data structures
• Support the preparation of opening balances, transition entries, and reporting templates
• Develop documentation and procedures for the new GL processes and structure.

Essential to this role is tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline, complemented by a CPA or CA qualification.

Proven experience in financial systems projects, GL restructures or ERP implementations, and strong knowledge of local government finance and reporting requirements will also be required for this role.

This position is offered on a Term contract, Full-time basis for 12 months working 35 hours per week. Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 14 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of $112,708 - $122,102 per annum plus superannuation.

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include

• Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
• Health + Wellbeing Leave
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks

Your flexible work benefits may include

• Work from home
• Rostered Day Off
• 9-day fortnight
• 4-day week

Your leave benefits include

• Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
• Annual Leave
• Sick + Carer’s Leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Parental Leave
• Domestic + Family Violence Leave
• Health + Wellbeing Leave

Your development benefits include

• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Leadership Development Program
• Emerging Leaders Program
• 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include

• ESSPecialist Program Awards
• Service Awards
• Be Valued Recognition Program

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click here to explore our webpages.

Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council? Click here to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For further information regarding this role please see the position description here .

INTERESTED?

For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact Tracie Radnidge - Chief Financial Officer on 0428 033 300 .

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

Singleton Council is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants who will be working with children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 19/07/2026.