Experienced Staff Accountant

Austco • Irving, TX

7d

About The Position

About Austco
Austco is a global manufacturer of hospital and clinical communications hardware and software. We make innovative products that help nurses and caregivers as they care for their patients. Established in Perth, Australia in 1986, Austco builds the most advanced nurse call and clinical communications technology in the world.
Austco's corporate head office is located in Melbourne, Australia. Our international offices are located in the USA, Canada, the UK, Singapore and New Zealand. The R&D and Order Fulfillment business units are based in Dallas, Texas.
Primary Purpose
Reporting to the Financial Controller-North America the Experienced Staff Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate provision of financial results for the US operations of Austco and acts as a Finance Business Partner within the Company.
This role ensures the recording of daily and monthly transactional activity while adhering to Austco’s’ accounting policies that includes record preparation, research, and reporting related to, but not limited to, general ledger activities, month-end closing activities, reconciliation of accounts, preparation and lodgment of monthly and annual compliance returns, financial-related reports, schedules, and audits. Special or AdHoc projects will also be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 3+ years post graduate accounting experience
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and best practices
• Proven ability to interpret financial information by demonstrating an understanding of measures/metrics and their relationship to financial performance
• Strong financial and problem-solving skills, commercial acumen
• Strong technical work experience in general ledger accounting
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, (intermediate to advanced Excel)
• Strong QuickBooks skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Possess a strong sense of urgency and able to meet tight deadlines
• Uphold strong, cross-function communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced organization
• Possess a strong sense of integrity and honesty
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile, where needed
• Ability to manage time effectively, work independently, and collaborate within a team
• Maintain professional maturity while handling confidential information with discretion
• Demonstrate a growth-mindset and foster self-improvement skills on a consistent basis

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Foreign Exchange and Inventory is highly desirable
• Experience using SimPro is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain financial statements
• Responsible for the month-end close process to include journal entries, reconciliations, and margin analysis
• Prepare and support local tax, multi-state tax filing, regulatory and statutory compliance requirements
• Responsible for Accounts receivable and revenue recognition process
• Ensure adherence to Austco Group finance and governance controls
• Assist with documentation for annual audits (2 per year)
• Support continuous improvement in everyday activities

Benefits

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Healthcare including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA,
• Company Wellness & Dependent Summer Camp Reimbursement Programs
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance and other insurance programs
• 401k contributions with a 3% company match after 6 months of service
• Paid company holidays, sick days & vacation days
• Team Lunches and Company Events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees