Job Overview

Our client is seeking an organized, detail-oriented CPA Accountant to handle day-to-day bookkeeping, Accounts Payable, fortnightly payroll, and month-end financial reconciliations across a multi-entity group. Working directly alongside the General Manager and operations team, the successful candidate will ensure accurate ledger maintenance inside Xero, draft monthly BAS/PAYG lodgements, maintain fixed asset registers, and assist with cash flow reporting. This role is ideal for an Australian-focused CPA looking to deepen their hands-on accounting expertise across diversified commercial industries within a stable, single-client environment.

Client Overview

Our client is a multi-entity business group based in Eagle Farm, Queensland, operating across safety equipment supply, civil construction, defense contracting, and equipment hire. Operating multiple active divisions, they are seeking a dedicated remote CPA to support their core financial compliance, multi-entity bookkeeping, payroll, and day-to-day accounting functions.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM AEST (Brisbane / Eagle Farm, QLD Time), with 30 minutes paid break (40 work hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP), including processing supplier invoices, executing payment runs, performing supplier reconciliations, and handling vendor inquiries.
• Perform daily bookkeeping and bank reconciliations in Xero across all business entities.
• Maintain accurate financial records, internal controls, and clear process documentation.
• Process fortnightly payroll and support ongoing superannuation and payroll compliance requirements.
• Prepare month-end journals, expense accruals, and ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and calculate/process depreciation journals.
• Prepare monthly Business Activity Statements (BAS) and PAYG figures, while supporting annual Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) requirements.
• Assist with cash flow reporting, budgeting, internal audits, and year-end financial closing processes.
• Support the generation of monthly management reports and liaise with external accountants, auditors, and financial institutions as needed.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve internal financial processes and reporting efficiencies.

Requirements

• Australian Accounting Expertise: Practical working knowledge of Australian bookkeeping standards, Xero software, fortnightly payroll processing, and BAS/PAYG concepts.
• Core Accounting Skills: Hands-on experience with Accounts Payable workflows, supplier reconciliations, month-end journals, and asset registers.
• Accuracy & Focus: Meticulous attention to detail when executing payment runs, auditing data entries, and performing numerical checks.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential.

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage

Note

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.