Project Accountant

2 days ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia Ventia Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Project Accountant

Date: 22 Sept 2025

Location:Geelong, VIC, AU, 3216

Company: Ventia

About the role

Ventia is seeking a Project Accountant to support our DJCS (Department of Justice and Community Safety) contract based in Corio (Geelong) area, Victoria.

The Project Accountant is responsible for managing key financial processes including Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Month-End Closure, and Budgeting within the organisation.

This role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with relevant regulations, and supports the Finance & Commercial Manager in delivering financial insights and operational efficiency across the project.

This role initially is a fixed-term contract for 12 months on a fulltime basis.

Duties:

  • Managing EOM reporting, Cost to Revenue Analysis, Forecasting and Budgeting.
  • Payroll inline with the Enterprise Agreement.
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable.
  • Complete month-end tasks including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Maintain vendor service master within the designated systems (Reactive Maintenance & Program Maintenance.)
  • Respond to payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
  • Maintain and update financial and payroll systems, ensuring data integrity and security.
  • Analyse financial data, identify trends, and investigate discrepancies to support project performance and financial strategy.

About You

  • Tertiary qualification in an Accounting, or similar
  • Excellent experience in financial management of contracts
  • Proven experience in usage of financial/accounting systems and processes to service contracts
  • Experienced in SAP, as well as high literacy in MS Excel and Word
  • Ability to work in a team and communicate with stakeholders
  • Ability to complete and pass a National Police check to meet contractual requirements.

Diversity

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

What We Offer You

Not only do we offer a competitive salary and career growth, we have also partnered with some reputable organisations to be able to offer discounts on Health Insurance, Banking (new home loans, credit cards, everyday bank accounts), flights & accommodation, car hire, car leasing and much more.

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Position Reference Number: 164638

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