On-site Senior Accountant, AUS

Senior Accountant
Location: Clark / Tarlac / Cebu / Manila
Work Arrangement: Remote
Shift: 7AM – 4PM PHT (Monday to Friday)

1. Accounts Payable (AP)

• Jonas Premier: Input and correctly allocate supplier invoices to jobs/projects and cost codes

• Weekly payment runs and monthly reconciliation of supplier statements

• Resolve supplier queries and ensure accurate tracking of project-related expenses

• Manage inbox, including responses to suppliers

2. Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Issue progress claims/invoices from Jonas Premier aligned with contractual terms

• Accurately allocate payments received to correct invoices

• Regularly chase overdue payments and maintain accurate retention schedules

• Monthly AR ledger reconciliation

3. Payroll Management (KeyPay Plug-in)

• Process monthly/fortnightly payroll through KeyPay

• Ensure compliance with Australian payroll requirements:

  • Single Touch Payroll (STP) submission

  • PAYG withholding, superannuation (SGC), payroll tax

  • Accurate leave tracking and reporting (via Employment Hero platform)

• Respond promptly to employee payroll queries

4. WIP Reporting (Excel)

• Maintain detailed WIP schedules in Excel, updated monthly

• Accurately calculate revenue recognition using the Percentage-of-Completion method

• Identify and clearly present under-billing and over-billing on projects

• Monthly reconciliation of Excel WIP schedules to Jonas Premier records

5. Monthly Management Accounts (Excel)

• Prepare monthly Management Accounts including:

  • Profit & Loss Statement (P&L)

  • Balance Sheet reconciliations and journals

  • Cash Flow Statements

• Provide monthly variance analysis and clear commentary on project and business performance

• Ensure monthly accounts accurately reflect data from Jonas Premier and Excel WIP schedules

6. Bank & Credit Card Reconciliation

• Weekly reconciliation of all bank accounts

• Monthly reconciliation of credit card statements

• Accurate allocation of transactions within Jonas Premier

7. Compliance & Regulatory Reporting

• Prepare monthly Business Activity Statements (BAS) for GST reporting and lodgment

• Provide data for annual payroll tax and workers' compensation insurance returns

• Ensure financial records comply with Australian accounting standards and statutory regulations

• Prepare annual FBT reports and transaction analysis

• ABS quarterly construction industry statistic reporting

8. Budgeting & Cash Flow Forecasting (Excel)

• Support the business in creating annual budgets and periodic cash flow forecasts

• Assist in scenario modeling to ensure strong financial management

• Monthly update of project pipeline forecasts

9. Year-End Financial Preparation

• Prepare year-end financial statements and supporting reconciliations

• Coordinate information needed by external accountants/auditors

• GST & BAS reporting cycles and deadlines

• Australian payroll compliance: PAYG, STP, Superannuation, Payroll Tax (various states)

• Construction-specific accounting standards (work in progress)

• Some understanding of construction or building industry

• Job costing and work in progress calculations

• Budgeting, planning and analysis

• Monthly reporting of variances and commentary

• Cashflow management and reporting

• Premier software (nice to have)

• Ability and/or experience to work more autonomously

• A competitive salary

• Health Insurance and Life Insurance coverage

• 21 annual paid leaves

• Annual increase (Annual Performance Review)

• Tenure Recognition Program

• Access to certifications and courses from Ab2 Institute of Accounting

• 20+ options of free coffee and chocolate drinks

• Billiards, table tennis, or foosball in our breakout room

• Work-life balance and logging off on time for more personal time

• A genuinely diverse, caring, supportive, and high-achieving team environment

• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities

• Free & conveniently located onsite parking