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Senior Principal Accountant page is loadedSenior Principal AccountantApply locations St Lucia Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R-53483Finance and Business Services - Contracts & Grants Accounting sectionFull-time, fixed-term position through to July 2027.Base salary will be in the range $115,645 - $129,654 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)Based at our vibrant St Lucia campusAbout This OpportunityKnown locally as the Senior Principal Accountant (SPA), you will provide accurate, timely, and professional accounting and other support to the accounting and external reporting services of the Contract & Grants Accounting Section within Corporate Finance.Reporting to the Senior Manager of Contract and Grants Accounting, the SPA is responsible for the preparation of financial statements and acquittals in respect of external revenue and capital grant funding received at the University.Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Prepare financial statements and acquittals for external project funding in accordance with contractual obligations; conduct audit transaction reviews and budget-to-actual analyses; liaise with auditors; and support the preparation of the University''s annual financial statements and research data reporting.Analyse and interpret legal award letters and contracts to identify financial clauses and requirements, ensuring accurate recording in UQ''s financial system for compliance.Advise on the integration and implementation of UQ Contract and Grants policies, procedures, and external funding requirements into project financial management.Provide accounting guidance on resolving complex grant reporting and reconciliation issues.About UQAs part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave17% superannuation contributions17.5% annual leave loadingAccess to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnightHealth and wellness discounts fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate familyUQ Study for StaffOn campus childcare optionsCheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)Salary packaging optionsAbout YouA degree (preferably in Commerce or Business) with substantial relevant experience.Membership of a professional accounting body (e.g., CPA/CA).Experience in in performing accounting reconciliations and the ability to prepare financial reports e.g., income and expenditure statements.Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse complex contractual financial requirements and document them for viewing/use/compliance across UQ.Proven ability to work independently with broad supervision, exercising sound judgment and ownership, alongside strong organisational skills to prioritise tasks and consistently meet deadlines.Working knowledge of transaction auditing processes, accounting standards and their application in reporting processes.Advanced knowledge of common PC based applications, e.g., spreadsheets, databases, email, and word processing.Good interpersonal and written skills including effective liaison and consultative skills, the ability to write and prepare reports and communicate effectively with diverse groups, as well as represent and promote FBS at the University and wider community level, including Industry, Government, and professional bodies.The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc.In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:Work Rights:You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.Background Checks:All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.Questions?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Miss Ivy Lee (Senior Manager, Contracts & Grants) via ivy.lee@uq.edu.au .For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below)in the subject line.Want to Apply?All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the About You sectionResumeOther InformationAt UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion . We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in the broadercommunity, whether that begender identity ,LGBTQIA+ ,cultural and/or linguistic ,Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples ,people with a disability, or age .Accessibility requirementsand/or adjustments can be directed to talent@uq.edu.au .If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.Applications close Sunday 3 August 2025 at 11.00 pm AEST (R-53483).Welcome to the University of Queensland (UQ) Careers Page!Acknowledgment of Country:The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country.Why Choose UQ?At the University of Queensland , we are proud to be one of Australias leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide.As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million).Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries.Career Development and Support:UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way.Diverse and Inclusive Community:UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability.Join the UQ Community:Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work.For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ . #J-18808-Ljbffr