Accountant

About Us: Experience Gold Coast (EGC) is a single, unified organisation that brings together HOTA (Home of the Arts), Destination Gold Coast, Study Gold Coast and Major Events Gold Coast. Formed in 2023, EGC plays a central role in driving the growth of the city’s visitor economy. EGC plays a pivotal role in supercharging outcomes across tourism, events, arts & culture and education, with a clear objective of positioning the Gold Coast as the lifestyle capital of Australia. About the Role: We’re looking for an Accountant to join our Finance team and support accurate and timely financial reporting across Experience Gold Coast. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll contribute to month-end close, reconciliations, journals, revenue accounting and financial reporting, while working with teams across our diverse organisation spanning arts, culture, tourism, events and education. What You’ll Do: • Support month-end close, including journals, general ledger reconciliations and reporting deliverables. • Prepare bank, prepayment, intercompany and payroll-related reconciliations, including journals and investigating discrepancies. • Reconcile and journal culinary and ticketing revenue. • Assist with BAS and FBT preparation and maintain financial records and controls. • Verify financial statements, ledgers and accounts, identifying and correcting discrepancies as required. • Support the Finance Manager and broader Finance team with adjustments, corrections, AR/AP activities and accounting projects as required. What You’ll Bring: • 3+ years’ relevant accounting experience. • A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, with a professional accounting qualification or working towards one. • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office. • Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on accuracy and integrity. • Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and adapt to new systems and processes. • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across the organisation. Why You’ll Love Working With Us • Be Part of the Action: Work at the heart of the Gold Coast’s thriving arts and culture scene, where creativity and community come together. • Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy discounts at Food & Beverage outlets across the HOTA precinct, plus discounted tickets to cinema screenings, events and activities. • Empowerment Time: Take four paid days per year dedicated to personal growth and wellbeing. • Paid Parental Leave: We support our team members with paid leave during this important life stage. • Wellbeing Support: Access Sonder, our comprehensive team member care and wellbeing service. • Professional Development: Unlock learning opportunities through our Learning Lab, offering up to 1,000 courses to help you grow and thrive. Join us in creating unforgettable experiences at Experience Gold Coast! How to Apply Love a good spreadsheet, solving a tricky reconciliation and seeing the bigger picture behind the numbers? If this sounds like you, apply now by submitting a brief cover letter along with your resume. Experience Gold Coast values diversity and inclusion. We are dedicated to providing equitable employment opportunities and welcome applications from individuals of all cultures, genders, ages, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, LGBTIQ+ communities, and people with disabilities.