project accountant.

• Paying $66.20-72.70ph + super
• Perth CBD location with WFH Flexibility provided
• Temp contract for initial 3-6 months, with possible extension to 9 months

About the Role

Our client are a well-known WA State government organisation based in the Petro CBD area. They are currently seeking a Project Accountant to join their team on a 3-6 month temp contract with possible extension to 9 months.

Candidates for this position must have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, and/or CA/CPA qualification or similar

• Experience in Asset or Project Accounting

• Strong understanding of cash balances, and ability to reconcile project financials

• Previous government experience (Desirable)

Key responsibilities will include:

• Asset & Project Financial Management: Manage the end-to-end asset/project lifecycle, from tracking Assets under Construction and determining capitalisation to monitoring project budgets and decommissioning.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Execute period-end journal entries and prepare financial reports and audit schedules to track project performance and statutory compliance.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop budgets and business cases while analysing variances between actual and forecasted costs to provide strategic recommendations.
• Compliance & Internal Controls: Ensure adherence to accounting standards and grant requirements through rigorous account reconciliations and audit documentation management.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a financial advisor to project managers and department heads, providing oversight and guidance on capital policies and procedures.

About You

You will be an experienced Project Accountant with proven experience and reliability in previous positions:

The successful candidate will possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, and/or CA/CPA qualification or similar
• Experience in Asset or Project Accounting
• Strong understanding of cash balances, and ability to reconcile project financials
• Previous government experience (Desirable)

What’s in it for you?
Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including:

• Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
• 3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
• Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
• Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services

If this is of interest, please send your CV along with a cover letter to jack.coleman@randstad.com.au

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.