Reconciliations Accountant

Responsibilities

• Reconcile provider invoice payments, identifying and resolving discrepancies accurately and within agreed timeframes.
• Reconcile Services Australia claims against payment data, ensuring all claims are accurately matched and exceptions are investigated and resolved.
• Reconcile cashflows associated with provider payments and Services Australia claim receipts.
• Reconcile co‑contribution/Personal Contribution debts, tracking outstanding balances and supporting collections activities as required.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of reconciliation data flows, ensuring audit trails are complete and accessible.
• Prepare and deliver reconciliation reports for the Finance Manager and relevant stakeholders.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly, escalating material issues to the Finance Manager.
• Support month‑end close activities by ensuring all reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
• Identify and recommend improvements to reconciliation processes, data flows and system tools.
• Collaborate with the Finance Operations team and Claims & Payments team to resolve processing issues affecting reconciliations.
• Collaborate with other subsidiary Finance Teams and Group Finance teams as required.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; CA/CPA progress or completion is highly regarded.
• 2‑4 years of experience in an accounting or reconciliation role, with demonstrated expertise in high‑volume transaction reconciliation.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, claims processing and cashflow reconciliation processes.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage large data sets and identify discrepancies efficiently.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel; experience with data reconciliation tools or ERP systems is advantageous.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and manage competing priorities during month‑end periods.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a methodical approach to resolving exceptions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across finance and operations teams.
• Experience working with government funding bodies or healthcare/aged care billing systems (e.g. Services Australia) is highly desirable.
• A collaborative and proactive work style with a commitment to continuous improvement.

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