Senior Accountant

About Us

AI-Media (ASX:AIM) is a global leader in language and accessibility technology. Founded in Australia in 2003, we've grown to become one of the largest providers of AI-powered captioning, transcription and translation solutions. Our solutions combine the best of automation and human expertise, powered by industry-leading technology.

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We work across broadcast, government, education and corporate sectors to make content accessible, multilingual, and inclusive - reaching audiences everywhere.

At AI-Media, we value innovation, integrity, and excellence . We act with accountability, deliver quality and service, and are committed to fostering a workplace that is inclusive, diverse, and barrier-free. With teams across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and Asia, we believe diversity drives success. If you require any adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process, we'll work with you to meet your needs.

Together, let's make the world's content accessible - to everyone.

About the Role

Are you ready to join a fast-growing, ASX-listed company that's shaping the future of AI-powered accessibility and language solutions? We're looking for a Senior Accountant to bring their skills and energy to our global team.

This role will work closely with Accounting, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain and will play an important role in month-end close and maintaining accurate financial reporting.

In this role, you'll:

• Manage inventory and manufacturing accounting, including reconciliations, cycle counts, adjustments, reserves and inventory valuation.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, standard costs, purchase price variances, and inventory variances.
• Maintain revenue rollforward spreadsheet and adhere to IFRS revenue recognition
• Calculate and reconcile monthly/quarterly sales commissions, ensuring accuracy against sales and financial data.
• Support payroll processing and perform payroll reconciliations and related journal entries.
• Prepare month-end journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with COGS, inventory, accruals, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analyze financial results and investigate unusual trends or variances.
• Maintain strong internal controls and provide supporting documentation for external audits.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to improve inventory accuracy and accounting processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve accounting and reporting processes.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience in inventory and cost accounting, with solid month-end close knowledge.
• Experience calculating and reconciling sales commissions or incentive compensation.
• Working knowledge of payroll accounting and reconciliations, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills, with the ability to research and resolve discrepancies independently.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with Accounting, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain.
• A proactive, analytical, and process-improvement mindset with strong integrity and professionalism.

Essential Skills

• Inventory accounting and valuation, including reserves, cycle counts, reconciliations, and adjustments.
• Manufacturing cost accounting, standard costs, purchase price variances, and inventory variances.
• Revenue rollforward processes and IFRS revenue recognition.
• Sales commission calculations and reconciliation against sales and financial data.
• Payroll accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• ERP experience and a strong understanding of US GAAP and internal controls.

Desirable Skills

• SAP or SAP Business One experience. xhyhwjd
• Experience identifying opportunities to automate and improve accounting and reporting processes.

What AI-Media Offers You

• Career Progression based on talent, not tenure, tailored Career Chats
• Access to a rewards platform that offers employees discounts and cash back on many retailers, access to fitness and health videos, recipes via HelloFresh, ability to recognize your coworkers and so much more
• Flexible public holiday selection
• Access to Course Catalogue
• Paid parental leave for eligible primary and secondary caregiver
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Quarterly & Annual Global Recognition Awards
• Ongoing Trimester Reviews to recognise achievements
• Global company with supportive team culture and inclusive working environment
• Modern office located close to public transport
• Chance to be involved as we grow our product suite and offer tech & human solutions to customers
• Competitive health insurance plan with monthly reimbursements of up to $800
• Retirement matching program
• 4 weeks vacation and 10 paid sick days annually