General Accountant - Full Time

JO: 15262 General Accountant - Full Time

Status: Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Schedule: Monday-Friday 6 AM - 2 PM PHT/ 9 AM - 5 PM AEST

Why choose Remote Staff?

• 100% Work from Home. No office-based setups. Manage your time efficiently and enjoy work-life balance.
• 15+ years in the remote work industry. We’ve helped more than 8K Filipinos establish virtual careers with international clients since 2007.
• Competitive and negotiable compensation (depending on skill level & experience)
  
  

About the client: Our client is a growing building and construction company that specializes in civil works, project management, and procurement. They cater to a diverse clientele, including government agencies such as the Department of Defense, educational institutions, and private projects like subdivisions.

Job Description: Our client is looking for a General Accountant that will be managing the company’s day-to-day financial tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Australian accounting standards. This role requires someone with experience in Xero and a strong grasp of accounts payable, data entry, reconciliations, and reporting. The ideal candidate should also be comfortable learning industry-specific requirements, such as construction accounting and Australian tax regulations, while maintaining open communication with the team.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable and Data Entry

• Input invoices into Xero and ensure all invoices are forwarded to project managers for approval.
• Monitor and follow up on pending approvals to ensure adherence to the company’s 10-day invoice approval/dispute timeline.
• Maintain accurate data entry records for accounts payable.
  
  

Reconciliation and Reporting

• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and MasterCards with Xero to ensure up-to-date financial records.
• Generate reports, including cash flow and budgetary reports, to assess the financial performance of ongoing projects.
• Assist in preparing data for BAS (Business Activity Statements) and liaise with the company’s accountant for compliance purposes.
  
  

Project and Financial Reporting

• Develop project-specific financial reports to track budgets, overages, and financial progression.
• Contribute to end-of-year reports, including profit and loss evaluations, and other financial documentation required by the ATO.
  
  

General Ledger Accuracy

• Ensure all entries are categorized accurately in the correct general ledger accounts.
• Assist in monthly and periodic insurance and expense tracking to align with project requirements.
  
  

Other Assigned Tasks

• Prepares the accounting and management reports monthly, quarterly and year-end basis
• Performing new client Xero Conversions
• Publish receipts from Receipts Banks
• Processing Trial Balance
• Prepare and Processing Payroll
• Prepare Fixed Asset Reconciliations
• Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Bookkeeping and Reporting
• Purchasing and Invoicing
  
  

Key Qualifications

• Proven experience in Xero: Demonstrable skills in accounts payable, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Understanding of Australian accounting standards, with an emphasis on BAS and construction-related financial tasks.
• Strong data entry skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to create clear, actionable financial reports and summaries.
• Strong communication skills: proactive in asking questions, seeking clarifications, and collaborating with the team.
• Knowledge of the construction industry or willingness to learn its technicalities.
  
  

Nice To Have

• Familiarity with payroll processing (not required but considered a bonus).
• Experience in the building and construction industry or a related field.
• Ability to manage fluctuating workloads and meet deadlines.
  
  

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