Accounting Assistant at Shaw Industries

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliations, General Ledger, Month End Process, Problem Solving, Data Entry, Communication, Confidentiality, Oracle Fusion, MS Office Suite, Excel, M365

Industry

Construction

Description

Job Title Accounting Assistant Position Overview Assistant Accountant | Position Description Title: Assistant Accountant Department: Finance Reports to: Finance Manager, Managing Director Location: Melbourne Office Reporting to the Finance Manager, the assistant accountant will follow strategies and policies as implemented by the Finance Manager. Assist the Finance team to manage day-to-day accounting procedures, minimize cost, assist other departments with finance queries when required. Be proactive in problem solving, learning and applying knowledge to all logical processes. Duties and Responsibilities: • Assist with AP functions (processing bills, credits, reconciliations, etc.) • Assist with AR functions (compliance, follow up debtors, assessing orders, credit applications etc.) • Bank reconciliations & daily banking entries • Monthly general ledger account reconciliations/assisting with month end process • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders daily to ensure any issues are resolved promptly • Maintenance of employee expense approvals per company policy within our expense management system • Work with finance team to identify and implement business process improvement • Other ad hoc duties to support the team Other Requirements: • Accounting Degree and knowledge essential. • Require minimum of 2 years’ experience within a similar role • Experience with general ledger / AR Collections highly regarded • Computer literacy, working knowledge of MS Office suite and Excel • Experience with Oracle Fusion highly regarded. • Intermediate M365 skills • Confidence in dealing with internal and external stakeholders always ensuring confidentiality • Eager to learn and adapt • Flexible and adaptable to take on new tasks • Attention to detail coupled with a high level of accuracy in data entry • Strong level of written & verbal communication skills Required Competencies: • Initiate action • Build customer satisfaction • Innovate • Solve problems Note: This Job Description is not intended to describe every element of the position. From time-to-time staff may be asked to perform various job-related duties not listed above, including assisting another department. Work Shift Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. A history of success, a future of possibility Founded in 1967, Shaw Industries' leadership has been built on a history of success. Over time, our products have expanded, the customers we serve have been broadened, and the technology we use has advanced, but our vision to create a better future remains the same. Exceeding our customers' expectations for quality, service and performance is at the heart of our business. Global Flooring Provider Shaw Industries Group Inc. supplies carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile and stone, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. Learn more Operational Excellence Our manufacturing operations and integrated supply chain deliver a broad array of products to meet diverse needs across residential and commercial markets throughout the world. Learn more Award Winning The success of our company and the success of our associates go hand-in-hand. We are consistently awarded as an employer of choice, community partner, and leader in design and innovation. Learn more We Sustain Human Ability At Shaw, sustainability means sustaining human ability in all of our products and processes. We ask ourselves "how can we minimize our impact on the environment and maximize human potential?" Learn More Community Partner From civic involvement and philanthropic giving to volunteerism and future workforce development, our company and associates leverage our combined passions and expertise in addressing community needs, collaboratively. Learn More In The News There is always something new and exciting happening at Shaw. Check out our news page to read our recent press releases, company blog posts, sustainability reports and more! Learn More

Responsibilities

The Assistant Accountant will support the Finance team with day-to-day accounting procedures, including managing Accounts Payable and Receivable functions, performing bank and general ledger reconciliations, and assisting with the month-end process. Duties also involve liaising with stakeholders, maintaining expense approvals, and identifying process improvements.