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Eligible for Employee Referral Payment 1 Senior Payroll Accountant Job ID 1002725 Job Type Permanent Full-time Location Aus - Sydney Categories Accounting / Tax / Treasury, Eligible for Employee Referral Payment
CPB Contractors is the CIMIC Group's construction company and a leading international construction contractor, with operations across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.
Combining the expertise and track record formerly delivered by Leighton Contractors and Thiess, we deliver projects spanning all key sectors of the construction industry, including roads, rail, tunnelling, defence and building.
Our Mission is to generate sustainable returns for our shareholders by delivering projects for our clients, while providing safe, rewarding and fulfilling careers for our people. We need people who are talented, motivated and disciplined, and who have a strong work ethic that drives them to succeed.
The Opportunity The team currently has an opportunity for a Senior Payroll Accountant to assist the incumbent Senior Payroll Accountant with the roles and responsibilities of the Payroll Accounting function.
Reporting to the Senior Payroll Accountant, your role will include but not limited to the following: Payroll reconciliations – Preparation/Review of payroll, clearing and employee provision balance sheet account reconciliations within Blackline reconciliation software, with satisfactory resolution of discrepancies and issues.Payroll reports – Download and generate all payroll costing and employee leave liability reports as required for comparison with G/L data.Payroll Services – Develop positive working relationships with Payroll Services team to ensure resolution of any issues on a timely basis.Business Unit support – Become key point of contact for Business Unit Finance staff to ensure timely provision of information and satisfactory resolution of business issues.Maintenance of costing workbook – Maintain and update the Preceda costing workbook to ensure accurate costing of all payroll-related G/L transactions.Maintain cashbook – Update the payroll cashbook for all entities on a daily basis, ensuring all transactions are coded to the G/L on a timely basis.Journal processing – Preparation/Review and posting of payroll accounting journals.Suspense account – Review and reconcile payroll suspense account on a weekly basis to clear items and rectify any underlying issues.Payroll Tax – Assist Senior Payroll Accountant with Payroll Tax reporting as required.Staff supervision – Oversight of offshore Payroll Accountant to maintain high standard of work and completion of tasks on a timely basis.Financial Reporting – Assist Senior Payroll Accountant with monthly financial reporting requirements as required.Audit support – Assist Senior Payroll Accountant with audit queries as required.Ad-hoc – Perform ad-hoc duties to assist Senior Payroll Accountant and Group Financial Controller.Our minimum requirements for this role are: To be successful in this role the candidate will have the following skills, and experience and demonstrate the below competencies:
Minimum 5 years' experience in a Senior Payroll Accounting roleStrong understanding of relevant payroll laws and regulations (including ATO requirements)A self-starter with a challenging mindset and desire for improvementStrong attention to detail, yet ability to see the big pictureAdaptability to new accounting systems and processesHigh level of competency in using Microsoft Office tools (esp. Excel), with ability to identify efficiencies and automationStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work under pressure and meet strict deadlinesWorking knowledge of JDE and/or Preceda is an advantage (but not essential)Your future starts here! CPB Contractors is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workplace diversity and to providing flexible work opportunities at our offices and projects. We support women in construction and Indigenous advancement and participation and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.
Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.
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