About The Role

Buildkite’s mission is to unblock every developer on the planet. And our CI/CD platform is used by the best engineering teams in the world, including Airbnb, Shopify, PagerDuty, and Lyft.

We are looking for an experienced Accountant who will report directly to the Financial Controller. You will be responsible for assisting with maintaining the company's financial records, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. Ideally, will have experience in accounting, financial reporting, and taxation, as well as excellent organisational and communication skills.

A typical day may include:

• Assist with maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records 

• Manage accounts payable including timely processing of invoices, set up of new vendor accounts, fortnightly batch payment runs and expense reimbursements

• Assist with the customer billing process to ensure timely invoicing, revenue collection and debtor accounts and working with the Sales Team to manage billing escalations

• Process payroll and prepare payroll tax filings including, superannuation, payroll tax, workcover, PAYGW

• Participating in the month-end close process including balance sheet reconciliations

• Assist with maintaining the fixed asset register

• Bank and credit card reconciliations including FX transactions

• Assist with the compliance program (audit, company tax returns, BAS/IAS)

• Assist with preparing financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statements

• Monitor and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or currently pursuing)

• 3+ years experience in accounting / financial roles with a strong understanding of transactional processing, accounts payable and month end processes

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel  

• Experience with credit card and expense processing systems, Google Suite, MS Office, Xero and Weel (DiviPay) or other expense management software

• Detail-oriented and able to work with a high degree of accuracy

• Basic knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and tax regulations

• Prides themself on time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines

• Excellent organisational and communication skills

Nice to have but not essential

• Working towards Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) designation

• Experience working in a SaaS company or technology industry

• Familiarity with venture capital and startup financing structures

• Previously worked in a remote first organisation

$80,000 - $110,000 AUD