AddressA fast-growing energy company is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant to join our finance team with a primary focus on accounts payable management and project tracking and analysis. In addition to these key responsibilities, the selected candidate may also assist with month-end financial close activities and reporting preparation. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual who enjoys working with financial data and contributing to process improvement initiatives.
The company is a gas production and exploration company focused on supplying the east Australian domestic gas market, as well as aiming to fast track its decarbonisation plan to work with the energy industry transitioning to a low carbon future. Full benefits packages, including corporate life and salary continuance insurance, short term incentive are offered.
Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
- Accounts Payable and Project Cost Tracking:
- Process invoices and payments accurately and in a timely manner.
- Verify and reconcile invoices with purchase orders and receipts.
- Manage vendor relationships and respond to inquiries.
- Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for all transactions.
- Track and monitor project expenses against budgets.
- Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate cost allocation.
- Assist to prepare project cost reports and analysis for management review.
- Assist in month-end closing activities related to accounts payable
2. Month-End Work and Reporting Preparation:
- Support month-end close activities, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and accruals.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
- Participate in financial analysis and review meetings to provide insights into financial performance and trends.
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures during the reporting process.
- Assist with internal and external audits as needed.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes and procedures.
- Provide support for other finance-related tasks and special projects as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and experience requirement:
- Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently.
- Detail-oriented and demonstrates a “can-do” positive attitude.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment, in office or remotely.
- Self-starter with solid organisational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and different stakeholders.
- Excellent English communication skills, verbal and written.
- Excellent skills in MS Excel and Word. Advanced knowledge in Excel, incl understanding concepts of databases, use of mathematical, logical, statistical and financial functions desirable.
- Knowledge of Pronto ERP NetSuite ERP systems desirable.
- Tax experience in general corporate tax laws/preparation desirable.
- Minimum of 2+ years’ experience as an Accountant in a commercial finance environment or similar business service environment.
Qualification requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree with Accounting, Finance or Business majors required.
- CA/CPA certification or equivalent.
