Employment Hero

Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone around the world. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution.

Since launching in 2014, we’ve grown from startup to global scale, reaching a valuation of over $2 billion and building a presence across six countries, with even more growth ahead. We now serve over 350,000 SMEs, pay more than 3 million employees, and support a growing pool of job seekers finding their next role through our platform.

The EH Way

At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.

- We are Mission First. Our Mission determines what we work on, where we invest, and where we focus. Every decision runs through a single filter: does this accelerate our Mission?
- We are Remote First. We champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy.
- We are Al First. We are committed to using Al to accelerate our mission; Al is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale.
- We Live by Our Values. We role model our values 100% of the time.
- We Expect High Performance. We set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average.

This role

As our Financial Accountant, you’ll be working with the Financial Control team reporting to the Finance Manager, and will be instrumental in shaping accurate financial reporting, process automation, and robust internal controls.

Your key focus areas will be:

- Split time between month-end close processes and technical project work.
- Lead AI-driven improvements, system enhancements, and control automation.
- Train, upskill, and support the wider finance team.
- Deliver accurate balance sheet substantiations and budget variance analysis.

This will include the following:

- Own month-end close processes, including revenue reconciliations and usage-based reporting and analysis for service providers.
- Own balance sheet reconciliations and substantiation across your areas of responsibility, ensuring accuracy and audit-readiness ahead of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
- Investigate and explain variances against budget and prior period, providing commentary to the Finance Manager.
- Review and post credit requests to support the broader accounts receivable function.
- Maintain and help implement the finance tech stack, lead AI-driven improvements to controls, and take on focused project work as required.
- Partner with IT, Marketing and other operational teams to ensure accurate cost allocation, accruals and spend reporting.
- Train, upskill and support the wider finance team.

Who you are

- Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- CA/CPA qualified, or near completion.
- 3+ years of experience in a Financial or Management Accountant role.
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite and Zuora (or similar ERP/billing systems) highly regarded.




- Strong Excel and/or Google Sheets skills and comfort reconciling data across multiple systems.
- A proactive, process-improvement mindset – comfortable identifying and implementing better ways of working.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to train and support less experienced team members.
- Curiosity about AI and technology, and an interest in applying it to finance and control processes.

What we can offer

- Work in a remote-first environment, giving you the autonomy to do your best work while delivering meaningful outcomes.
- Be trusted to own your work, make decisions, and have a real impact from day one.
- Access cutting-edge Al tools and technology that help you move faster, think bigger, and amplify your expertise.
- Surround yourself with ambitious, high-performing teammates who will challenge, support and inspire you to do the best work of your career.
- Own ESOP (Employee Share Options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing technology companies, so you can share in the value you help create.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including generous parental leave, subsidised egg freezing, a home office allowance, and outstanding learning and development opportunities to support your growth.
- Connect with colleagues from around the world at our Annual Global Gathering. We’ve celebrated together in Thailand, Vietnam, Bali and Dubai, and can’t wait to meet in the Gold Coast, Australia, in September 2026.

Privacy and Al Notices

We’re Al-first, so may use Al tools to review your applications and support our interviewing and hiring process. They help us cut the noise, surface great talent fast, and make sure every candidate gets a fair, consistent experience. These tools do not replace human judgment and the final hiring decision sits with our team.

We verify candidate identity and location as part of our hiring process.

At Employment Hero, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of your application data. By applying to this role, you acknowledge our Applicant Privacy Policy made available here: employmenthero.com/legals/applicant -policy/.

At Employment Hero, we’re an ambitious bunch of people on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone.

Since our inception in 2014, we’ve had some pretty impressive growth (100% YoY), reached unicorn status in 2022, and now serve 300,000 businesses globally, with 2 million+ users on the platform. We have no plans to slow down.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join one of the fastest-growing SaaS unicorns, so let’s see if we could be a match!

What might your days look like





As our Accountant, you’ll play a crucial role for Employment Hero. You will work closely with the Finance Manager and other accountants to manage all of our day-to-day accounting, including reconciliations, journals, and accruals. You will also have exposure to inter-company and FX transactions.

Responsibilities will include

- Reconciliation of daily bank accounts across all global entities
- Reconciliation of company credit cards and spend management platforms
- Supporting Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processesPreparing journal entries including prepaid, accruals, depreciation, inter-company transactions
- Ownership of the Fixed Assets Register
- Completion of month-end balance sheet reconciliations ensuring that all reconciliation issues are investigated and resolved
- Assist in the external audits
- Assisting the Finance Manager with ad hoc tasks and involvement in standardising and optimising financial accounting processes
- Reconciliation and variance analysis of Company Spends

What Will You Bring

- At least 1 years’ worth of experience in a similar role
- Currently studying for CA/CPA qualification (or are looking to start this)
- Relevant degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
- Experience with NetSuite is highly advantageous
- Hungry, creative, enthusiastic, and data-driven with a diverse skill set
- Thrives in an environment of fast growth and ambiguityStrong planning and organisational skills with aptitude to learn and complete work within agreed deadlinesAnalytical skills to interpret and present accurate financial dataHave strong communication, presentation, listening skills and ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
- Possess excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic

The EH Way

The EH Way is how we describe our culture at Employment Hero and how we all operate. It is our DNA. You can read all about it on our careers page:

In short, you’ll love working with us if:

- Revolutionising employment gets your heart racing.
- You thrive on the flexibility (and responsibility) of a remote-first business.
- Our values align, and shape how you show up every day.
- You love the dynamic pace of a startup, are driven by innovation, and enjoy working with other smart people.

Plus, you’ll get to enjoy a number of great perks, including

- Salary $70,000-$90,000 + superannuation.
- A generous budget for your home office.
- Cutting-edge tools and technology.
- Reward and recognition programs – because outstanding work should be recognised and rewarded.
- Cashback offers and discounts on popular brands through our Swag app.
- Employee Share Option Program: be an owner of Employment Hero.
- Annual Global Gathering – so far we’ve been to Thailand, Vietnam and are excited to meet in Bali in September 2024.

Are we a match?

Think we’re the right match for you? Fantastic!

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