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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)

Senior Accountant

Posted 16 Days Ago
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In-Office
Melbourne, Victoria, AUS
Senior level
In-Office
Melbourne, Victoria, AUS
Senior level
Manage accounts payable and receivable, perform reconciliations and month-end close, prepare journals and balance sheet reconciliations, support reporting and statutory obligations, maintain fixed assets, work with auditors, and drive process improvements.
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What You’ll Be Doing

  • Manage high-volume Accounts Payable (invoice processing, approvals, payments)
  • Manage Accounts Receivable (billing, collections, ad-hoc invoicing)
  • Perform bank & cash reconciliations and support cashflow forecasting
  • Contribute to and progressively own month-end close processes
  • Prepare journals and balance sheet reconciliations (including intercompany)
  • Assist with management reporting and financial statements
  • Support BAS, GST, and statutory reporting
  • Maintain fixed asset registers
  • Work with auditors and external accountants to resolve queries
  • Support budgets and forecasting
  • Identify and drive process improvements and efficiencies

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 3+ years’ experience in accounting/finance
  • CPA qualified (or near completion)
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP)
  • High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
  • Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take ownership
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Enjoy working collaboratively in an in-office environment (full-time, Preston location)

Bonus Points For

  • Experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Exposure to ERP systems
  • Experience with intercompany accounting or international entities
  • Knowledge of Power BI, SharePoint, or automation tools (e.g., Copilot)
  • Background in tax, audit, or cost accounting

Why Join Us?

  • Broad exposure across finance – not just a transactional role
  • Opportunity to step up and own processes
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture
  • Focus on continuous improvement and innovation
  • Career growth and development opportunities

Apply Now

If you’re a motivated accountant looking to grow your career and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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