Project Accountant

Job title : Project Accountant
Location : Sydney
Job type : Contract or Temp
Contact name : Laura Ruddlesden
Contact email : lruddlesden@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1196377LR
About the Role:
This is a hands-on, short-term contract role within a healthcare organisation, focused on supporting the finance team with high-volume reconciliations and transactional accounting tasks. You will play a key role in working through outstanding bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating discrepancies, and supporting day-to-day finance operations.
Initially offered as a contract through to the end of March, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys a rolled-up-sleeves, processing-focused environment and can add immediate value.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform high-volume bank reconciliations within SAP, including clearing a large backlog of unreconciled transactions
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies by digging into transaction-level detail
  • Manage and clear balance sheet and clearing accounts in SAP
  • Post journals in SAP with a clear understanding of correct posting and supporting documentation
  • Support basic financial analysis and reporting as required
  • Liaise with Financial Accountants and broader finance stakeholders
  • Follow established processes and take direction from senior finance leaders while managing day-to-day execution independently
About You:
  • Proven experience performing bank and balance sheet reconciliations in SAP
  • Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and formulas
  • Comfortable in a hands-on, transactional accounting role
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to investigate and resolve issues
  • Confident communicating with finance team members and stakeholders
  • Able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience in healthcare or a high-volume finance function will be highly regarded
How to Apply:
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Laura Ruddlesden on 0488 756 943 quoting the reference numbers 1196377LR.