Bookkeepers will provide support to the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks. The successful candidates will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances. The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department and help the company be fully aware of its financial condition. This way they can make the right decisions and accomplish long term success.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Must have strong technical accounting skills, and an accounting degree is preferred
At least 1 year experience in Australian Accounting/Bookkeeping
At least 1 year experience in Xero
Must be adept in Excel, Word and Outlook
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
Proficient time management skills and open to training in the Financial Planning field
Able to work independently and take on responsibility in a role with minimal supervision
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain general ledger accounts by reconciling accounts receivable detail and control accounts; analyzing and reconciling accounts payable; preparing fixed asset depreciation and accruals; and oversee all day-to-day financial transactions
Assess data to ensure that proper accounting practices have been followed
Assist with or conduct fixed asset audits as necessary
Create and maintain payroll budgets
Reconciling company bank accounts, balancing financial records and preparing monthly reports.
Provide oral or written reports daily, weekly and/or monthly about company debts, budgets, deficits and other expenditures
Supporting internal and external audit compliance
Prepares variance analysis for books of accounts
Financial and Income Statements preparation
Handling Monthly Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss verifications
Lodging invoices/statement of account and posting to Xero
Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closing and all other reports
Corrects errors by posting adjusting journal entries
Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed