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Accountant – Accounts Receivable & Payable The Opportunity Our client, an international company supplying the heavy industry and resources sectors, is seeking to employ an experienced Accountant to strengthen their finance function. The position centres on the full invoicing cycle and offers genuine day to day variety across billing, banking and broader ledger support. You'll work closely with the local finance leadership team and pitch in wherever the daily numbers need attention. We're keen to talk to candidates who take pride in getting the detail right, are comfortable with a steady volume of transactional work, and enjoy being a reliable partner within a close-knit team. The Day-to-Day Billing & Payables Owning invoices from receipt through to final posting - checking, coding and allocating as they move through the system Raising customer invoices that match agreed contract terms and project milestones Keeping pace with a steady transaction volume while holding the line on accuracy Chasing down and closing out any invoice queries with clients, vendors or colleagues Receivables Tracking milestone-based and project billing, and chasing confirmation of deliveries so nothing is billed late or incorrectly Watching payment terms, sending reminder notices and escalating overdue accounts as needed Keeping the receivables ledger reconciled and clean Fielding and resolving billing questions or payment delays Payables Getting supplier invoices processed correctly and on schedule Helping run payment cycles and reconcile vendor accounts Being a point of contact for payables-related questions internally Wider Finance Support Contributing to balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries Coding card and expense transactions into the ledger Contributing to completion of month end close Supporting audit requests and other finance team initiatives as they arise What You'll Bring A relevant tertiary qualification in accounting or finance A minimum of 5 years in a comparable finance or accounts role Hands-on background across both the receivables and payables sides of the ledger Confidence reconciling bank, receivables, payables and balance sheet accounts Familiarity operating within a mid-to-large ERP platform Solid, intermediate-plus Excel capability A sharp eye for detail and the discipline to manage competing deadlines A self-starting, dependable working style Clear, confident communication, both written and verbal Willingness to undergo (or existing) National Police Clearance Why This Role A varied, hands-on position for someone who wants broader exposure across the accounting function, not just one narrow slice of it, within a supportive and collaborative team environment. Applications can be made by selecting the apply option or by emailing directly to jobs@projecthr.com.au quoting ref 18_1026. All applications will be treated in confidence, and an update will be provided to you throughout the recruitment campaign. Initial telephone enquiries can be made to Peter Giannas on (08) 9322 2900
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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