Accountant

Job description

Position Summary We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance requirements of the business. The successful candidate will have strong experience in bookkeeping, general ledger management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, reconciliations, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and month-end closing activities. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to maintain accurate financial records while ensuring timely and reliable reporting. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across multiple entities, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and supporting continuous improvements in accounting processes. Job Details • Work Setup: Work-from-home • Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM AEST • Holidays: To Follow Australian Public Holidays Key Responsibilities 1. Daily Accounting Operations Accounts Payable • Process supplier invoices accurately and promptly • Perform vendor statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies • Prepare payment runs and support EFT/payment processing • Respond to supplier queries and maintain positive vendor relationships • Set up and maintain supplier records • Process credit notes and related adjustments Accounts Receivable • Generate customer invoices and ensure accurate billing • Allocate customer payments and reconcile receipts • Perform customer account reconciliations • Support credit control activities and collections processes • Maintain customer master data • Assist with bad debt reviews and provisioning Banking & Cash Management • Perform daily bank reconciliations • Reconcile cash receipts and payments • Process EFT transactions and support payment activities • Assist with cash flow reporting and monitoring 2. Inventory Accounting & Reconciliations Stock Accounting • Perform inventory reconciliations and review stock movements • Support cost of sales calculations • Investigate inventory variances and discrepancies • Ensure accuracy of inventory records Store & Sales Reconciliations • Reconcile POS sales transactions and daily cash takings • Perform merchant facility reconciliations • Maintain gift card liability reconciliations E-Commerce Reconciliations • Reconcile online sales transactions and payment gateways • Process accounting entries for refunds and chargebacks • Investigate and resolve reconciliation variances 3. Month-End Close & Financial Reporting General Ledger Management • Prepare and post journal entries • Manage accruals and prepayments • Process intercompany journals and adjustments • Perform balance sheet reconciliations • Review payroll journals and accounting entries • Prepare fixed asset depreciation journals Account Reconciliations • Complete monthly reconciliations including: o Bank accounts o Fixed assets o GST accounts o Payroll accounts o Intercompany accounts o Loan accounts o Clearing accounts 4. Multi-Entity Accounting Support • Process and reconcile intercompany transactions • Prepare recharge calculations and shared cost allocations • Support accounting activities across multiple business entities • Ensure consistency and accuracy of financial records across entities 5. Tax & Compliance Support • Assist with GST/BAS preparation and reconciliations • Support payroll tax calculations and reconciliations • Maintain accurate documentation to support compliance requirements 6. Fixed Asset Management • Maintain and update fixed asset registers • Perform depreciation calculations • Process asset additions, transfers, and disposals 7. Payroll Support • Support fortnightly and monthly payroll processing • Prepare and post payroll journals • Perform payroll reconciliations • Assist with leave provision calculations • Reconcile superannuation and payroll tax accounts • Process employee reimbursements Qualifications & Experience • Experience in general accounting, bookkeeping, or a similar accounting role • Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and journal entries • Experience supporting month-end closing and financial reporting processes • Good knowledge of accounting principles, terminology, and financial processes • Prior experience with Australian accounting standards and processes is preferred but not mandatory • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (preferred but not required) • Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and analytical skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines • Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to build effective relationships across teams