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Accountant Salary: $85,000 - $90,000 + super | Sydney CBD location - close to public transport Hybrid working arrangement (2 days WFH after training) 6-month contract opportunity with a strong view to extend or convert to a permanent position Join a well-established and highly respected not-for-profit organisation based in Sydney CBD, in their collaborative finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional looking to broaden their experience in a purpose-driven environment while contributing to meaningful work. What's on Offer? 6-month contract opportunity with a strong view to extend or convert to a permanent position Sydney CBD location close to public transport Hybrid working arrangement (2 days WFH after training) Supportive and collaborative team culture Career development and ongoing learning opportunities Opportunity to work for an organisation with a strong community impact Access to salary packaging benefits allowing you to maximise your take-home pay Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain the fixed asset register, including asset additions, disposals and depreciation calculations Support lease accounting processes and related reporting requirements Perform balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations Prepare month-end journals, accruals and prepayments Assist with year-end reporting, audit preparation and financial statement support General ledger maintenance and reconciliation activities Investigate and resolve account discrepancies Support budgeting, forecasting and finance reporting requirements Respond to internal stakeholder queries and provide finance support Assist with process improvements and system enhancements Skills & Experience Previous experience in an Accountant or Assistant Accountant role Strong experience managing fixed assets Experience with lease accounting Proven experience performing bank reconciliations Experience working with large ERP systems Strong reconciliation and analytical skills Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills High attention to detail with the ability to work autonomously A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to quickly adapt and hit the ground running If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity within the not-for-profit sector where your skills can make a real impact, PLEASE APPLY NOW or contact Dijana at AccountAbility for more information.
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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