Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

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

Responsible for the accurate and timely management of North America accounts payable, vendor relations, and month-end financial processes, including fixed assets, accruals, and prepaid journals. Supports corporate compliance, expense reporting, and audit preparation while maintaining strong vendor relationships and contributing to a collaborative finance team.

Key Responsibilities

North America AP-

Primary billing contact for all vendors.

Receive and code bills accurately and timely.

Work directly with order fulfillment/ purchase coordinator to ensure inventory is received and invoiced accurately.

Weekly check runs and send remittance.

Reconcile vendor accounts as necessary.

Credit Card and Expense Ledger Maintenance-

Maintain and reconcile credit card GLs based on statement.

Work with card holders to obtain receipts and support for spending to ensure expense accuracy.

Review expense reports to make sure all transactions are coded to the correct GL and against the correct projects.

North America Financial/Month-end-

Maintain fixed asset ledger, including accumulated depreciation.

Prepaid expenses and prepaid inventory journal.

Goods In Transit journal and recon.

Accrued Liabilities.

Reconcile US Factory/Manufacturing bills to invoices.

Corporate Compliance-

Basic knowledge of US sales tax to assist as needed.

Assist in Half year and annual audit.

Prepare regular and ad hoc financial reports as required.

Other ad hoc duties as needed.

Vender Relations-

Maintain vendor files.

Maintain vendor set up process.

Create a positive experience at every interaction.

Compliance-

Comply with all relevant, National and State legislation.

Ensure compliance with Austco group policies.

Maintain client, business and staff privacy at all times in compliance with privacy legislation.

Qualifications and Experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

2+ years experience in a similar accounts payable or general accounting role.

Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.

Solid understanding of general ledger coding and month-end close processes.

Basic knowledge of US sales tax compliance.

Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Preferred

Experience in a manufacturing or inventory-based environment.

Familiarity with fixed asset management and depreciation schedules.

Exposure to multi-entity or multi-currency accounting.

Experience supporting external audits.

Competencies/Behaviors

Accuracy and attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Integrity

Collaboration

Initiative