Assistant Accountant

Airtasker

Airtasker's mission is to empower people to realise the full value of their skills.

We create jobs and help people get more done all around the world. We are inspired every day by the people who make their livelihood on the Airtasker platform.

Airtasker is a global marketplace for local services. We’re building a platform that allows people to post jobs and allows taskers to earn a living through these jobs.

What you'll do:

• Process accounts payable transactions accurately and timely, including posting and verifying invoices, and obtaining approvals within the appropriate delegation, while also adhering to internal controls and compliance with accounting standards.
• Manage and process weekly multi-currency vendor payment cycles.
• Reconcile vendor statements to ensure all invoices are accounted for and paid on time.
• Maintain vendor master data and relationships, including responding to inquiries and resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with the preparation of weekly and monthly reporting, including but not limited to ageing reports and cash flow forecasts.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, as well as balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare detailed variance analysis reports to explain fluctuations in financial performance.
• Assist with the preparation of statutory tax compliance submissions
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline accounts payable processes and improve accuracy and efficiency. What it takes to be successful in this role:
• Understanding of accounting concepts and processes, through an accounting degree from an accredited university.
• Month-end experience including preparing general journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Highly collaborative with proven ownership of results.
• Problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues related to accounts payable transactions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to learn new concepts and technology quickly.
• Impeccable integrity and ethical standards.
• Attention to detail, including identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Effective time management skills. Our People Experience: Our people team at Airtasker are dedicated to designing an industry leading people experience. This means creating an environment where you are empowered to do your best work and realise the full potential of your skills.

Thriving

• Hybrid working - when it comes to working, there’s no “one size fits all” approach, with Airtasker you choose the environment that helps you do your best work.
• Airtime - welcome to no Slack and meeting-free Fridays! Airtime is designed so we regularly have dedicated focus time for work and personal growth.
• Recharge days - each quarter we have a company-wide Recharge Day, equivalent to 4 additional days of leave per year. It’s a day for everyone when the world can wait and self-care takes centre stage.
• Wellbeing support - our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential access for our people to counselling and mental health specialists, providing essential support whenever needed. Rewarding
• Airtasker credits - it’s a great feeling to get things done. Even greater when you get $800 worth of credits every year to help you check off your to-do list and connect with our community of Taskers.
• Fair and equitable pay - this is a core commitment to our people. Every year we review industry data to ensure our compensation framework supports everyone to be recognised for the full value of their skills. Belonging
• DAREtasker - join our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee! Every month we meet to create meaningful and impactful programs of work that embrace belonging at Airtasker.
• Celebration swap - not everyone celebrates the same things. That’s why, at Airtasker, you can swap national, state or territory public holidays for the ones that matter to you. Growing
• Learning and development - learning at Airtasker is on the job, guided by managers, enhanced by peers and led by ourselves. We deliver learning programs and budget allowances to invest in your growth.
• 360 performance reviews - feedback is a gift. Every year we run 360 reviews across the business to recognise achievements and promote personal growth. Celebrating
• Awards - and the winners are… our go-getters! Whether it’s our peer-nominated quarterly Values Awards or our periodic Go-Getter Spirit Award, we love celebrating our people and spreading good energy.
• Vibe committee - good vibes only! Our Vibe Committee delivers events that hit the sweet spot of bringing us all together to enjoy each other’s company whether you’re local or remote. At Airtasker we believe in culture add - that each person is different and has their own background, learnings and unique experiences that can add to the Airtasker cultural tapestry. We pride ourselves on our inclusive culture, and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

To all recruitment agencies and talent suppliers: Airtasker does not accept unsolicited resumes. Airtasker is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job postings or directly to our managers. If you are on our supplier list and have terms in place, ensure you work alongside our internal TA team and do not send resumes directly to managers.

• 🗂 Accounts Payable and Receivable Management
  

  Maintain and update accounts payable and receivable, issue invoices and undertake reconciliations

• ✅ Stakeholder Engagement
  

  Partner with stakeholders to understand specifications, business requirements, and communicate insights

• 🧮 Numerical problem solving
  

  Works with numerical information and performs mathematical calculations to solve problems

• 💭 Critical thinking
  

  Identifies and synthesizes patterns and trends amongst various sources of information to reach a meaningful conclusion, perspective or insight

• 🔍 Attention to detail
  

  Accurately identifies and rectifies discrepancies or errors that exists in information and deliverables