This is a remote position.
Job highlights:
- Contract: Independent Contractor
- 9 AM to 1 PM Monday to Friday
Client Timezone: AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Client Overview
Join a dynamic cosmeceutical skincare and makeup manufacturing company that s making waves in the beauty industry. This innovative business operates a cuttingedge manufacturing facility manages multiple ecommerce platforms and is rapidly expanding its global footprint. With a focus on highquality cosmeceutical products and a commitment to growth this company offers an exciting environment for finance professionals looking to make a significant impact in a fastpaced global market.
Job Description
As the dedicated Accountant you ll be at the financial helm of this thriving ecommerce and manufacturing business. You ll work with cuttingedge platforms like Xero Shopify and Amazon managing complex financial operations across multiple business entities. Your role will be crucial in maintaining financial accuracy ensuring compliance and providing valuable insights to drive business growth. This position offers the opportunity to shape financial strategies in a rapidly expanding global company.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily reconciliations for accurate financial records and timely order fulfillment
- Manage complex journal entries including import invoices with duties taxes and freight
- Prepare monthly financial reports (age debtors age creditors P&L statements)
- Generate split P&Ls for multiple retail stores and overall company performance
- Handle BAS (Australian GST) preparation and submission
- Manage payroll processes efficiently and accurately
- Ensure seamless integration between ecommerce platforms and Xero accounting system
- Provide strategic financial insights to support business decisionmaking
- Optimize financial processes to support global expansion efforts
Requirements
- CPA qualification preferred
- Proficiency in Xero accounting software
- Experience in ecommerce accounting particularly with Shopify and Amazon platforms
- Understanding of Australian tax system and BAS preparation (preferred but not essential)
- Strong attention to detail and high accuracy in financial recordkeeping
- Excellent time management skills to meet daily monthly and quarterly deadlines
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a remote setting
- Adaptability to work with multiple business entities and complex financial structures
- Willingness to align with Australian business hours while working remotely
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