14 month fixed term contract, Standards Australia is an independent not-for-profit organisation.
23rd October, 2024 Who are we?
Standards Australia (SA) is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, with a rich history dating back to 1922! We are going through a massive transformational growth stage. In the last few years we've doubled in size and now have over 300 employees contributing to Australia's future and our mission of empowering communities.
We bring together experts to develop national and international standards, which provide guidelines for products and services that promote the net benefit to the Australian community. We also publish these standards, so they are accessible to all businesses and individuals.
It's our vision to be a global leader in trusted solutions that improve life – today and tomorrow. Join our team and be a part of this exciting time in Standards Australia's journey!
About the role The primary role of the Financial Accountant is to ensure all financial information is accurately collected, analysed, interpreted and reported in a timely manner. This role is responsible for month-end close tasks, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, internal project reporting and assistance with statutory tax & financial reporting obligations.
This is a 14 month fixed term contract.
What you'll do Perform month-end financial accounting tasks, including journal postings and balance sheet reconciliations. Assist with month-end P&L and balance sheet variance analysis. Assist with preparation of year-end statutory accounts including preparation of audit work papers and audit requests. Assist with tax reporting obligations including FBT, Workers Compensation and preparation of monthly BASs. Preparation of externally funded projects reporting and holding meetings with project managers. Ad hoc duties as required. About you At least 3-5 years' experience in a similar role. CPA/CA qualified. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Great Plains, or similar applications. Culture & Benefits Standards Australia is proud to have been awarded the prestigious Employer of Choice Award for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024! This recognition highlights our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace and fostering a culture of excellence. Our iCARE values form the basis of all we do - Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Standards Australia offers many benefits such as flexibility with working from home, regular team events, additional personal/carer's leave, regular awards, and on-going training. Our award-winning People Perks program includes the following great benefits:
Nine-day fortnight – enjoy every second Friday off! Parental and secondary carer leave benefits – supporting you and your family during the most important times in your life. Workiversary rewards – your commitment and loyalty won't go unrecognised! International working arrangement – do you have working rights in another country? Enjoy a few weeks of international working every year. Early access to long service leave – why wait 10 years for long service leave? 5 years sounds a lot better! What's next? If Standards Australia sounds like the place for you, please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability to this role. Eligible applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or have legal rights to work in Australia. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 15 business days of their application.
At Standards Australia, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering a working environment that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Our mission is to empower our communities, and in doing so, we strive to create an organisation that genuinely reflects and respects the diversity of the communities we serve; putting people at the heart of all we do. We welcome applications from people of all cultural and linguistic groups, people of all ages and genders, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Should you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please contact
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