Accountant

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Join an organisation that makes a difference. For more than 75 years, Orana has been empowering South Australians with disability to live fulfilling, independent lives. With over 650 participants supported across the state, we deliver high-quality NDIS services including Supported Independent Living, Community Programs, and Supported Employment. We’re looking for an experienced Accountant who thrives in a dynamic environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, reliable financial reporting that leaders can trust. If you’re ready to step into a role where your work genuinely matters – this is it. The Opportunity As an integral member of our Finance team, you’ll be responsible for end-to-end transactional processing, balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, and high-quality financial reporting. Working closely with the Senior Financial Accountant, you will help ensure strong financial governance across multiple service streams, diverse funding sources, and a complex operating environment. This role offers variety, challenge, ownership, and the chance to continuously improve processes and systems. What You’ll Be Doing End-to-End Accounting Process daily financial transactions across all service areas including SIL, Community Options, Supported Employment, and commercial operations. Prepare journals, accruals, provisions and monthly general ledger entries. Support payroll journals and act as back-up for payroll processing. Reconciliations & Balance Sheet Control Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies. Maintain reconciliation documentation to audit standard. Manage the fixed asset register, depreciation, acquisitions and disposals. Prepare monthly management accounts, P&Ls by service stream, and supporting schedules. Assist with balance sheet, cash flow and year-end financial statements. Provide commentary, variance analysis and audit working papers. Costing, Analysis & Insights Review cost allocations across production and NDIS service delivery. Contribute costing reports and operational insights for senior leaders. Monitor cost centre performance and support budgeting processes. Month-End, Year-End & Compliance Support month-end close, prepare statutory reporting (BAS, FBT, ABS, ACNC). Prepare funding acquittals and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Systems & Process Improvement Support enhancements to ERP, BI and accounting systems. Contribute to strengthening financial controls and procedures. What You’ll Bring Tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce, or business. 3–5+ years accounting experience, ideally in NFP, manufacturing, or disability services. Working towards (or willingness to pursue) CPA/CA. Experience with large ERP systems and BI tools. Excellent analytical skills and ability to communicate financial insights clearly. Strong time management, accuracy, and ability to juggle competing priorities. Highly Regarded Knowledge of NDIS, grants, costing, payroll (SCHADS), and funding compliance. Experience with fixed assets, inventory, and cost of goods. Exposure to process improvement or system implementation projects. Other Requirements NDIS Worker Check & National Police Clearance (renewal requirements apply). Driver’s Licence. Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Module. Why Join Orana Make a real impact in a values-driven NFP Work with a supportive and collaborative finance team Diverse, meaningful, and complex accounting work Opportunity to influence financial systems and processes Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay Ready to bring your accounting expertise to a purpose-driven organisation? We’d love to hear from you. Apply now Help us continue delivering high-quality services for South Australians living with disability. Unlock job insights Salary match Number of applicants Skills match Application Questions Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as an accountant? Have you completed a qualification in accounting? Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? Do you have experience using Microsoft Excel? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of business intelligence (BI) best practices? Orana creates opportunities for people with disability to live and work within their local community, fulfill their dreams and become valued and productive community members. We currently provide employment, housing, respite and life skills support to over 650 South Australians living with disability. Source: This is an extract from the company's own website. #J-18808-Ljbffr