Senior Accountant

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

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Australia - Melbourne Until 8/25/2026 3+ years exp First posted June 26, 2026 Last posted June 26, 2026
Job description

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

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

About this role

Summary

Manage accounting processes, reconciliations, reporting, and process improvements in a collaborative environment.

Job title

Senior Accountant

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

finance

Location requirements

On-site in Melbourne, Australia, full-time; remote not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

accounting principlesExcelCPAfinancial reporting

Preferred skills

manufacturingERP systemsintercompany accountingPower BI

Specializations

accounts payableaccounts receivablereconciliationsfinancial statements
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Melbourne VIC, Australia

On-site City