We are seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA). This role is required to support the accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation and rental bond processing functions in-line with strategic objectives and legislative requirements.

This position is a permanent, full-time role and is located in the Brisbane CBD with generous flexible working arrangements.

Job details

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in our finance team, managing end-to-end accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliation processes. You will oversee daily lodgement bank reconciliations for rental bonds and process refunds through accounts payable. As a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, you will ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time while providing support and resolving queries as they arise.

To be successful you will need:

• Proven experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable, with strong end-to-end processing capability
• Demonstrated ability to manage bank reconciliations, including identifying discrepancies and investigating and resolving issues efficiently
• Solid understanding of accounting principles as they apply to accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliation processes
• Excellent communication skills, ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and provide support to ensure financial processes are completed accurately and on time
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, with a proactive approach, strong attention to detail and well-developed problem-solving skills
• Experience working with Microsoft dynamics is highly regarded.

What we offer is:

• The flexibility to work from home up to 60% of the time once successfully onboarded and approved
• Beautifully designed offices at Midtown Centre on Mary St, Brisbane CBD
• A rewarding role with extensive learning and professional development opportunities
• A highly supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion while contributing to team success
• An employee health and wellbeing program and reward and recognition program.

If this rewarding role sounds like an opportunity that compliments your current skills, experience and future career plan, we encourage you to read the attached position description and submit your application.

Your application should contain:

• Cover Letter - Maximum of 2 pages outlining how and why your skills and experience are suited to this position, specifically relating to the functions outlined within the Your Key Responsibilities section of the position description and the vision, results and accountability indicators for the leadership competencies outlined in the Leadership Competencies for Queensland Framework
• Resume
• 2 referees.

For further information on what your cover letter should contain, please refer to the Additional information for applicants document attached.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

If you have included any education and professional qualifications or enrolments to your resume, please attach these to your application. A three-month probationary period will apply for any applicant who is not a current public sector employee.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Application information for candidates (PDF, 324KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Employee benefits available at the RTA - updated 20260309 (PDF, 8.20MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  AO4 Finance Officer (PDF, 347KB)
  Role Description