Whitecliffe Imports is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Accountant to join our finance team in Alexandria.
Reporting to the Finance & Operations Manager, you will be responsible for month-end accounting, inventory valuation and import cost allocation, together with fixed asset and foreign currency accounting.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments and accounting adjustments.
- Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.
- Calculate and allocate landed costs of imported products, including freight, customs duties and related acquisition costs.
- Review inventory valuations, reconcile stock records with the general ledger, and prepare adjustments for stocktake variances and provisions for obsolete inventory.
- Review the accounting treatment of inventory and trading transactions and recommend appropriate adjustments.
- Maintain the fixed asset register and calculate depreciation and disposal entries.
- Calculate foreign currency exchange gains and losses on overseas supplier balances.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting.
- At least three years of relevant professional experience as an Accountant.
- Sound knowledge of accrual accounting, month-end procedures and relevant Australian Accounting Standards.
- Strong reconciliation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software or ERP systems.
- High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Experience in importing, wholesale or distribution businesses, particularly inventory and landed cost accounting, will be highly regarded.
- Progress towards or completion of a CPA or CA qualification will be an advantage.
Job Type: Full time Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year