Reconciliations Accountant

About HomeMade and Attain Healthtech Group

HomeMade operates under the Attain Healthtech Group umbrella alongside entities such as Mable, Leap In!, and Mable Direct. Unified by shared goals, these companies strive to transform the care and support sector by impacting numerous lives, elevating service standards, and defining the sector's future. They leverage technology as a key enabler and are driven by improving client outcomes.

HomeMade itself is an approved aged care provider focused on enhancing lives by empowering elderly clients to self-manage their care services with robust support from clinical and customer teams. Their innovative platform enables customers to tailor support plans to their specific needs and maximize funding utilization, promoting independence and quality living at home.

Role Overview

The Reconciliations Accountant will join HomeMade's Finance team, working closely with the Finance Manager. The core responsibility is to ensure precise reconciliation of provider invoices, government claims from Services Australia, cashflows, and personal contribution debts. This critical financial oversight role demands accurate and timely reconciliation to uphold operational financial integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed reconciliation of provider invoice payments, identifying and resolving discrepancies within established timelines.
• Match Services Australia claim submissions against payment data, investigating and addressing any exceptions.
• Reconcile cashflows related to provider payments and receipt of claims from Services Australia.
• Monitor and reconcile co-contribution and personal contribution debts, aiding collection efforts as necessary.
• Maintain thorough and accurate record-keeping for audit trails related to reconciliations.
• Prepare and present reconciliation reports to the Finance Manager and stakeholders.
• Promptly investigate resolving outstanding reconciling items, escalating significant issues when needed.
• Support month-end closing procedures by completing all necessary reconciliations accurately and punctually.
• Identify areas for process improvement within reconciliation workflows, data handling, and system tools.
• Collaborate with Finance Operations and Claims & Payments teams to remedy issues impacting reconciliations.
• Coordinate with subsidiary and Group Finance teams as required to align financial processes.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related field; progressing towards or completion of CA/CPA certification highly preferred.
• 2 to 4 years of professional experience in accounting or reconciliation, with proven ability handling large volumes of transaction reconciliations.
• Sound knowledge of accounts payable, claims processing, and cashflow reconciliation practices.
• Exceptional attention to detail and capacity to manage large datasets and identify inconsistencies.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills; familiarity with ERP and data reconciliation tools is advantageous.
• Capability to meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities during critical periods such as month-end close.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving aptitude with a systematic approach to exception resolution.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to liaise effectively across finance and operational departments.
• Experience with government funding or healthcare/aged care billing systems, particularly Services Australia, is strongly desirable.
• Collaborative and proactive work ethic with dedication to continuous process improvement.

Organizational Values

• Put People First: Prioritize relationships and people.
• Foster Freedom: Encourage living without unnecessary constraints.
• Do The Right Thing: Maintain fairness, honesty, openness, and transparency.
• Be Bold: Embrace visionary ideas to innovate the future.
• Break New Ground: Use creativity and boldness to simplify care.
• Make It Matter: Focus on putting people at the core and making meaningful impacts.
• Own The Outcome: Commit to high standards, excellence, and lasting results.

Employee Benefits

• Career Advancement: Opportunities to learn from industry veterans and leadership alongside practical experience.
• Parental Leave: Generous paid leave policies including 14 weeks for primary carers and 6 weeks for secondary carers plus superannuation.
• Flexible Work Environment: Hybrid working that balances office presence with remote work.
• Additional Leave: One extra paid leave day each quarter to pursue personal happiness.
• Floating Public Holiday: Celebrate a personal significant day with friends and family.
• Recognition Programs: Celebrate achievements through accessible rewards and recognition systems.

Diversity and Inclusion

HomeMade values diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds regardless of family status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. The company promotes a supportive environment where leveraging diverse experiences is seen as a strength. Applicants who may not fulfill every listed criteria are still warmly invited to apply.