Management Accountant

• Management Accountant
• FT Perm
• SOR
• $120-130k + Super

Position Overview

Join a respected industrial organisation with a long-standing reputation for delivering essential equipment and services to some of Australia's leading industries. This is an opportunity to become part of a stable, growing business that values continuous improvement and commercial excellence.

Core Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, adjustments, reclassifications)
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Ensure compliance with GAAP / IFRS and company accounting policies
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Coordinate with AP, AR, payroll, and other departments
• Assist with process improvements and automation initiatives
• Support banking related matters
• Perform bank reconciliation
• Supporting Group reporting

Required Knowledge & Skills

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles (GAAP/AASB)
• General ledger accounting and reconciliation expertise
• Financial reporting and analysis
• ERP systems (e.g., Prontp)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, reconciliations)

Soft Skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Clear communication with finance and non-finance teams
• Integrity and confidentiality with financial data
• Commitment and ownership

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• 2–5 years of general accounting or GL experience (typical range)
• CPA / ACCA / CMA (preferred, depending on organization)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy of journal entries and reconciliations
• Timeliness of month-end close
• Number of audit findings or adjustments
• Compliance with accounting standards
• Quality and clarity of financial reports