Research & Revenue Accountant

Research & Revenue Accountant

• Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: Level 6 $100,354 - $107,054 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW (hybrid)

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why your Role Matters:

The Research & Revenue Accounting function provides financial accounting, external reporting, and compliance monitoring for the appropriate management of external grant and contract funding. The team incorporates Accounts Receivable who manage collections and debt management for research, contract and other operational revenue. The role of the Research & Revenue Accountant provides research accounting support to ensure grant and contract compliance.

The role of the Research & Revenue Accountant reports to the Research & Revenue Manager and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain an understanding of research funding, including compliance and reporting requirements, spending time frames and allowable expenditure.
• Contribute to the preparation of compliance reporting, certified financial statements and acquittals for research projects and any non-research external contract and grant funding.
• Ensure financial reporting is accurate and compliant with grantor contractual requirements and accounting standards.
• Contribute to annual reporting submissions, including Higher Education Research Data Collection (HERDC) and other reporting requirements as and when required.
• Produce consistent, relevant, reliable and timely research-related financial information that align with the requirements of granting bodies and industry partners.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with other teams involved in research funding processes such as billing and budget management, including Operational Finance, the Division of Research and researchers.
• Meet customer and Finance needs by undertaking any other duties that are required commensurate with the role and level.

Skills and Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and progressing towards a CA or CPA Qualification and/or relevant professional sector experience.
• Demonstrated experience in accounting processes, reporting and analysing financial information, providing accurate advice and delivering financial services.
• High-level attention to detail and ability to deliver results in line with required deadlines and quality parameters.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work as a member of a team as well as work independently under broad direction.
• Demonstrated analytical skills with initiative and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and continuous improvement of processes.
• Well-developed time management and organisational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines, adopting a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Excel as well as other computer applications, enterprise systems, and the delivery of reports.

For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the position listing on Jobs@UNSW

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working options.
• Career development opportunities.
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

How to Apply: Submit your CV & a succinct one-page cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) by 11:55pm, 23rd January 2025
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

Contact: Amy Denney [email protected] - Talent Acquisition Team
Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.