Financial Accountant (Intermediate)

Advantage Group•,

6d•A$70,000 - A$85,000•Remote

About The Position

Advantage Group International is seeking a detail-oriented and technically capable Intermediate Financial Accountant to join their global finance team. This role will support the Australia and broader APAC entities, focusing on accurate financial reporting, balance sheet integrity, and compliance support across multiple entities and jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have a solid accounting foundation, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within established processes while continuing to develop their technical and professional skills. The role is remote, with a preferred location in Toronto, Canada or Sydney, Australia.

Requirements

3–5+ years in accounting roles, with experience supporting financial reporting and audits under ASPE and/or IFRS.
Experience in a multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional, or multi-currency environment.
Exposure to working with external accountants, auditors, or tax advisors.
Experience using ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, NetSuite, or equivalent.
Solid technical accounting knowledge with a strong desire to continue learning and developing.
Strong Excel skills, including reconciliations, data analysis, and report preparation.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and priorities in a structured, fast-paced environment.
Team-oriented, proactive, and adaptable mindset.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a publicly listed company environment is an asset.
Background in SaaS, professional services, or global B2B organizations is an asset.

Responsibilities

Prepare and post routine month-end journal entries, including accruals, payroll-related journals, fixed assets, and other standard adjustments.
Prepare payroll journals and superannuation entries based on payroll system exports.
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances in a timely manner.
Support the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages for APAC entities.
Assist with year-end audit preparation, including supporting schedules, reconciliations, and responses to auditor requests.
Liaise with external accounting and tax advisors to support statutory reporting, tax filings, and local compliance requirements.
Review financial outputs received from external providers (e.g., India and China entities) for completeness and accuracy before upload into the consolidation system.
Deliver bi-weekly cash flow projections.
Assist with ad hoc finance tasks and analysis as required.
Support accounting activities across multiple legal entities and currencies.
Prepare and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
Assist with foreign exchange remeasurement entries and related reconciliations.
Coordinate with regional finance contacts and third-party providers to ensure timely and accurate financial data submission.
Support indirect tax filings (e.g., GST) and other recurring compliance requirements under supervision.
Assist with month-end close activities, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
Support monitoring of cash balances and preparation of basic cash flow reports.
Maintain accounting documentation, working papers, and process notes.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including system enhancements, process refinement, and documentation.
Support the transition of selected accounting activities from third-party providers to internal ownership, as directed.
Actively leverage AI tools (e.g., Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity) to automate and improve month-end processes, reconciliations, and reporting workflows — bringing a continuous improvement mindset and enthusiasm for reshaping how finance work gets done.
Partner with the AP, AR, and FP&A teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of reporting inputs.