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Assistant Accountant

Posted 11 Days Ago
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The Park, New South Wales
Entry level
The Park, New South Wales
Entry level
The Assistant Accountant will support the finance department with tasks related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance and providing analytical support.
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About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

JOB SUMMARY:

Accountant will be responsible for assisting the Finance department with various finance related duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

Accounting Banking and Intercompany

Coding of monthly charge invoices Resolve on queries and issues. Full responsibility with Intercompany Reconciliations Full responsibility with the recharge process with the US Assist in GST returns. Preparation of audit schedules for the annual financial audits for AUS & NZ and answering queries Assist in annual and quarterly parts and machine stocktake.

1.8  Bank reconciliations for all bank accounts for AUS & NZ

1.9

Accounts Payable and Concur

Backup Concur Process, Expenses and Uploads Assist in expense and Fringe Benefits Tax compliance. Coordinating with external auditors and staff and preparing schedules for the annual FBT return. Assist in Random Audits of Expense Payments to ensure compliance. Assist in timely establishment of vendors and control of supplier master files and records. Backup for Accounts Payable.

Accounts receivable

Allocations daily

Month End and Forecasting Account Duties

Updates month end reconciliation files (Interco etc) Reconcile Freight AP Invoices Analysing uplift rates on a quarterly basis Assist in preparing forecasts and annual budget. Assisting the Director of finance on projects Assist in queries and month end analysis.

General

Adhere to all Health and Safety polices to ensure a safe working environment. Answer queries efficiently and promptly Liaise with branches and staff throughout the organisation to drive a finance service and support function. Travel where necessary Any other duties as requested by Director of Finance or Finance Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Successful candidate has a completed a degree in the field of Accounting.

KEY ATTRIBUTES:  

  • Analytically minded with a strong focus on numbers
  • Enjoys compliance and Taxation.
  • Self Starter
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and effectively handle a number of competing tasks.
  • Team player – able to work with, motivate and lead others.
  • Intermediate Excel Ability

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • CPA / CAA qualifications desirable or will undertake qualifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE: 

  • Use of computer
  • Repetitive use of mouse and keyboard for typing
  • Sitting for extended periods

Top Skills

Concur
Excel

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