Financial Accountant

About the Role

The Financial Accountant is responsible for managing accounts payable and ledger transactions with accuracy and timeliness, assisting in the preparation of financial and management reports, and providing financial guidance to staff as needed. The role also contributes to strong financial governance by ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and internal controls—helping to uphold the integrity and transparency of STC's financial practices. Working within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, the Financial Accountant must be adaptable and responsive to shifting priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end financial processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all related activities.
• Ensure organisational financial compliance, including delivering training and collaborating with teams and senior management.
• Prepare journal entries and financial reports, applying strong accounting and analytical skills to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Manage procure-to-pay processes, ensuring timely payments and adherence to procurement policies.
• Assist with financial system and reporting changes, supporting smooth transitions and implementation of accounting updates.
• Contribute to audit processes, continuous improvement initiatives, and uphold a safe, inclusive, and compliant workplace environment.

About You

You are a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments. With a strong foundation in financial accounting and compliance, you bring a collaborative mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement. You are confident working with a wide range of stakeholders, including internal teams, external suppliers, and government partners ensuring accurate financial operations and timely reporting.

Your ability to manage financial systems, maintain robust internal controls, and deliver high-quality outputs makes you a trusted contributor to financial integrity and governance. You communicate with clarity and purpose, adapt well to changing priorities, and actively support a safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in financial accounting, with demonstrated compliance to professional standards and strong internal control knowledge.
• Proficiency in financial management and accounting software, with the ability to apply systems knowledge to support accurate and efficient financial operations.

Who Are We?

At STC, we're more than a statutory organisation — we're pioneers shaping the future of transport in Victoria.

Tasked with acting as the asset-owner of the North East Link road on completion, we will be responsible for managing and controlling the use of and access to, operating and maintaining and setting and collecting tolls for the North East Link road.

Our vision is to be best-in-class asset owner-operators, guided by our core values: Collaboration, Innovation, Excellence, and Respect. We're building a workplace that's fair, flexible, and inclusive, where your contributions matter.

Why Choose STC?

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of change. We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• A chance to contribute to one of Victoria's most exciting infrastructure projects.
• A welcoming, high-performing team that values collaboration and excellence.
• Personal and professional development, including a guaranteed Learning Budget to grow your skills every year

STC is committed to equal employment opportunity, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including First Nations people. As a statutory organisation, STC upholds public sector employment principles, ensuring fair and reasonable treatment of everyone.

How to Apply:

Apply today and be part of a team shaping Victoria's future. To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

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Closing Date: Sunday, 26 October 2025

No applications will be accepted via email. To ensure your application is reviewed, please apply through Seek.

A National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and Qualification Check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. Applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or hold a valid work permit or visa.