Accountant for a Transport Company in Australia (Home Based Full Time)
Forrestfield, Australia | Posted on 10 / 17 / 2025
- Work Schedule Monday - Friday; 9 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm Australian Western Standard Time
- City Forrestfield
- State / Province Western Australia
- Country Australia
- Client Location Australia
- Work Location Home Based - Philippines
- Job Type Full time
Client Information
The Client is a well-established, family-operated transport company with over 70 years of industry experience. Built on a legacy of reliability and trust, the business has proudly served its community for generations, delivering safe and dependable transport solutions. With a strong foundation and a commitment to excellence, the company continues to grow while maintaining the values of a true family-run enterprise.
Job Description
Perform the day-to-day processing of transactions to ensure that company finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate mannerComplete range of month-end close related responsibilities ensuring timely and accurate month-end reporting to the Management Team and Board of Directors. Including review and analysis of assigned P&L accounts.Compile and analyse financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts and document business transactionsEstablish, maintain and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control proceduresAnalyse and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices and other accounting documentsExplain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, manager and directorResolve accounting discrepanciesPrepare monthly account reconciliations including accruals, prepayment journals and overhead distribution journalsDaily bank reconciliationsProcessing payments in the bankReceive, check, register and process invoices for payment with appropriate approvalsPrepare financial statement (Profit loss statement and Balance sheet) and monthly closing and cost accounting reportsMonitor monthly expenditure against budgets and perform variance analysisYear budget preparationReports on debtors and creditorsMaintain the general ledgerManage and control costs relating to subcontractorsReview and improve the subcontractor recording process to ensure month end closure deadline is metPrepare subcontractor accruals journals at the end of the monthMaintain the general ledgers for subcontractor costsGet a thorough understanding of subcontractors employed in the business, the routes and costsProcessing of weekly RCTIs for both Metro & Linehaul subcontractors as and when required particularly for leave coverPrepare a monthly report on the cost for the month as per the profit and loss statement with commentary on variance to budget, etc.Prepare weekly QSR entity handling fees for approval prior transferVerify and process QSR entity store creditsPrepare and issue weekly freight, warehouse, QSR and wages KPI’s reportsPerform other ad-hoc related duties as required including assisting the finance team with management of accounts payable, accounts receivables, cheque runs, monthly bank reconciliations, fleet management, business credit cards and asset management.Cover for other accountants when on leave or assistance with month end related activities to ensure the team meets their deadlines.Must Haves
CPA or CA qualified, or currently working towards completion.Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.Minimum of 3 years of experience in an accounting role with demonstrated accuracy and reliability.Strong ability to review, interpret, and analyze financial and operational data.Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook at an intermediate level or higher.Capable of creating clear, accurate, and informative reports and spreadsheets using Excel.Demonstrated commitment to promoting a safe work environment and leading by example.Willing and able to work overtime on a daily or weekly basis as needed.Flexible with start and finish times to meet operational requirements.Confident in raising issues, offering solutions, and communicating effectively with management.Home Office Requirements
Perfectly working headset and webcamStable internet connection of at least 25 Mbps ~ 50 MbpsUp to date computer system with a minimum of Windows 10 or later and macOS Monterey (12.0) or laterQuiet room with no distractions or background noisesA backup plan if the power goes out or if your internet connection becomes unstable during your shiftConnect With Us
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