Accountant

Who The Client Is: A finance and CFO advisory firm providing finance and operational BAU outsourced services and advisory services to growing mid-sized businesses. The firm supports clients with financial management, reporting, analysis, and commercial decision-making through a practical, hands-on approach to improve financial processes and provide actionable growth insights.

Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a US-based branch while working Australian hours and collaborating closely with the Australian-based head office team. The successful candidate will play an important role in managing accounts payable, bank and credit card reconciliations, month-end closing, general ledger accounting, and tax compliance support.

This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional with strong technical knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently while working across international teams and time zones.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable and Vendor Management

* Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice review, coding, processing, and posting.
* Prepare and coordinate vendor payments through online banking platforms.
* Reconcile vendor statements and investigate outstanding balances or discrepancies.
* Monitor unpaid invoices and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely payments.

Bank and Credit Card Reconciliations

* Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate unreconciled transactions.
* Review and record corporate credit card transactions, ensuring accurate general ledger classifications.
* Identify and resolve discrepancies between bank records and accounting system balances.
* Monitor outstanding transactions and follow up on necessary adjustments.

Month-End Closing and General Accounting

* Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, reversals, and reclassifications.
* Review balance sheet accounts and reconcile general ledger balances.
* Assist with month-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
* Maintain supporting schedules and working papers for assigned accounts.
* Coordinate intercompany transactions and reconciliations.

Tax and Regulatory Compliance Support

* Assist external tax consultants by providing accounting records, reports, and supporting documentation as requested.
* Coordinate with internal stakeholders to address inquiries and information requests relating to US sales and use tax and other tax compliance matters.
* Review and reconcile relevant accounting data to support external tax consultants.

Financial Reporting and Budget Support

* Assist in preparing financial reports and supporting schedules.
* Review accounting records for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
* Support budgeting and financial analysis activities as required.
* Provide financial information and respond to management inquiries.

Process Improvement and Coordination

* Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and internal controls.
* Coordinate with finance team members and other departments to resolve accounting issues.
* Maintain organized and accurate accounting documentation.
* Handle other accounting and administrative tasks as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
* CPA qualification is preferred.
* At least 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, with Australian or US accounting experience preferred.
* Strong experience in accounts payable, bank reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and month-end closing.
* Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV or similar ERP systems is preferred.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial records and transactions.
* Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
* Willingness to work Australian business hours while supporting the US branch and coordinating closely with the Australian-based head office team.

Preferred Skills and Experience

* Experience using US banking platforms for payment processing and reconciliation.
* Experience in intercompany accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Familiarity with supporting external tax consultants and responding to tax-related information requests.
* Previous experience working in a multinational or outsourced accounting environment.
* Ability to manage time-sensitive accounting deliverables while maintaining accuracy and organization.

Work Arrangement & Expectations:

This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.

To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:

* Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
* Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)