Financial Accountant

About the Organisation 
Expanding manufacturing and distribution business based in Scoresby. 

This small-to-medium business is truly unique with a real point of difference and an inspiring story.  A commitment to innovation, design and dedication to customer needs has been the driving force behind its' success.  

This is an ideal "2nd" role for an Accountant looking to develop their skills and gain more exposure under an experienced Financial controller.  Alternatively, this role is well suited or a mid-level Accountant who doesn't mind getting their hands dirty at the transactional level.

The role

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, your key responsibilities will include General Ledger maintenance, overseas intercompany confirmations, and Fixed Assets. More specifically, your role will encompass:  

Month-end:

• Aged Receivables report and agree to GL with commentary for DSOs.
• Prepare Fixed Asset Register and post Depreciation Journal
• Prepare & submit HR Metrics report
• Reclassify customer deposits
• Calculate doubtful debt provision
• Calculate R&D costs to capitalise (hours, project related costs)
• Perform foreign currency revaluation
• Balance sheet reconciliations.

Continuous Improvement:

• Participate in project teams as needed to improve the performance of all of Key Performance Indicators
• Create Documentation to support standardised work.
• Streamlining and automation

Management Accounting (will evolve over time):

• Costing
• Bill of Materials
• Forecasting
• Inventory Management 
• Excel Modelling
• Partnering with operations

Accounts Receivable & Payable:

• Banking and processing of receipts
• Produce and provide reports on accounts paid, overdues etc..
• Chase overdue debtors and provide status reports
• Monitor the processing of accounts payable and reconciliations for EOM
• Create invoices for customers
• Monitor discount levels for distributors.
• Creating & maintaining customer details
• Maintaining customer credit limits & discounts
• Producing monthly financial and management reports, including monitoring a weekly sales report
• Investigating and resolving any irregularities or enquiries
• Assisting in general financial management and analysis

Payroll  (80 ppl - fortnightly)

• All superannuation payments and updates 
• All wage processing and payments
• End of month reconciliations
• State payroll tax payments
• Produce reports on employees
• End of year reconciliations
• Produce Group certificates and communicate with Tax office as required.
• Prepare & post monthly payroll journal
• Calculate & post AL & LSL provisions
• Implement new payroll & time keeping systems
• Maintenance of payroll & timekeeping systems
• Maintain employee rosters to ensure accurate payment of wages 
• Ensure correct awards are applied
• Advise management on changes to awards/legislation
• Provide advice to management & employees on leave 
• Prepare & lodge FBT
• Address & resolve all payroll-related queries or issues
• Manage external audit payroll requests

Additional Tasks: 

• Manage R&D audit requests
• R&D projects - tracking & reporting of hours vs AOP
• Fixed asset management
• Prepare & maintain Finario submissions (capital planning)
• Enter & maintain leases

What you'll need to bring to the role: 

• Ideally CPA /CA qualified or working towards 
• Proficiency in using an integrated ERP / Accounting software
• Ideally exposure to Time in attendance systems
• Intermediate to advanced Excel & MS Office skills.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to deal with a wide array of audiences
• Strong client service mentality
• Personality with an interest to learn and be inquisitive 

What you'll get in return: 

• Modern working facilities
• Strong mentoring, professional growth and development
• Onsite parking
• Collaborative / team culture
• 1 day at home / 4 days onsite (fluid)

***Candidates must reside in Melbourne***