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Senior Accountant

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)

VictoriaFull-timeMid LevelOn-site

Job Description

What You’ll Be Doing



  • Manage high-volume Accounts Payable (invoice processing, approvals, payments)

  • Manage Accounts Receivable (billing, collections, ad-hoc invoicing)

  • Perform bank & cash reconciliations and support cashflow forecasting

  • Contribute to and progressively own month-end close processes

  • Prepare journals and balance sheet reconciliations (including intercompany)

  • Assist with management reporting and financial statements

  • Support BAS, GST, and statutory reporting

  • Maintain fixed asset registers

  • Work with auditors and external accountants to resolve queries

  • Support budgets and forecasting

  • Identify and drive process improvements and efficiencies


What You’ll Bring



  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

  • 3+ years’ experience in accounting/finance

  • CPA qualified (or near completion)

  • Strong Excel skills

  • Solid understanding of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP)

  • High attention to detail and strong organisational skills

  • Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take ownership

  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Enjoy working collaboratively in an in-office environment (full-time, Preston location)


Bonus Points For



  • Experience in a manufacturing environment

  • Exposure to ERP systems

  • Experience with intercompany accounting or international entities

  • Knowledge of Power BI, SharePoint, or automation tools (e.g., Copilot)

  • Background in tax, audit, or cost accounting


Why Join Us?



  • Broad exposure across finance – not just a transactional role

  • Opportunity to step up and own processes

  • Supportive and collaborative team culture

  • Focus on continuous improvement and innovation

  • Career growth and development opportunities

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