Payroll Accountant

Position Overview

 

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant to join our team on a full-time basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for payroll accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting and workforce cost analysis.

Working closely with our Finance, Payroll and HR teams, the role will ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial and workforce information while supporting effective financial planning, compliance and business decision-making.

 

What you'll do

• Oversee payroll accounting activities, ensuring accurate recording and reporting of payroll transactions.
• Prepare and review payroll journals, reconciliations, accruals, provisions and other accounting entries.
• Reconcile payroll and employee-related liabilities against general ledger accounts.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between payroll, HR and financial records.
• Prepare payroll-related financial reports and support month-end and year-end reporting requirements.
• Ensure accurate accounting and reporting of superannuation, PAYG withholding, payroll tax and other employment-related liabilities.
• Assist with workforce cost budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, including Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB).
• Analyse actual employee costs against budgets and forecasts, investigating material variances.
• Prepare workforce cost reports, financial analysis and models to support management decision-making.
• Maintain accurate payroll, employee and financial data across accounting, payroll and HR systems.
• Develop and improve financial reporting processes, internal controls and reporting tools.
• Support compliance with Australian accounting standards, payroll legislation and statutory reporting obligations.
• Assist with internal and external audits relating to payroll and financial records.
• Collaborate with Finance, Payroll, HR and other stakeholders to resolve accounting and reporting issues.

 

Who you are

Essential:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in accounting, payroll accounting, financial reporting or a closely related discipline.
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll, accounting and statutory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience preparing financial reconciliations, journals, accruals and provisions.
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end financial reporting.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with large datasets.
• Experience using accounting, payroll and/or Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and improved reporting efficiency.

Desirable:

• Experience using DataPay/Preceda, Oracle HCM or similar payroll and financial systems.
• Experience working within a multi-site or multi-pay-cycle organisation.
• Experience developing workforce cost reports, dashboards or financial models.
• Experience supporting payroll or finance system implementations and process improvement initiatives.

What's in it for you

• A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
• Full-time permanent opportunity within a growing organisation
• Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 per annum plus superannuation
• Join a collaborative team within a global organisation.
• Onsite parking
• Enjoy paid birthday leave, monthly office celebrations and access to social club.

 

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in joining Hunter Douglas Australia, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant qualifications, skills and experience.

Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential.

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