Staff Accountant

About Austco

Austco is a global manufacturer of hospital and clinical communications hardware and software. We make innovative products that help nurses and caregivers as they care for their patients. Established in Perth, Australia in 1986, Austco builds the most advanced nurse call and clinical communications technology in the world.

Austco's corporate head office is located in Melbourne, Australia. Our international offices are in the USA, Canada, the UK, Singapore, and New Zealand. The R&D and Order Fulfillment business units are based in Dallas, Texas.

Primary Purpose

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the accuracy of the CANADA operating expenses and other financial statement areas.

Key Working Relationships

• Finance Controller, North America
• Finance and Operations team members
• Other Austco staff members
• External contractors
• External service providers
• External auditors
• Key Responsibilities

Financial:

-Canada Accounts Payable

• Primary billing contact for all vendors.
• Receive and code bills accurately and timely.
• Weekly check runs and send remittance.
• Reconcile vendor accounts as necessary.

-Credit Card and Expense Ledger Maintenance

• Maintain and reconcile credit card GLs based on statement.
• Work with card holders to obtain receipts and support for spending to ensure expense accuracy.
• Review expense reports to make sure all transactions are coded to the correct GL and against the correct projects.

-Canada Financial/Month-end

• Maintain fixed asset ledger, including accumulated depreciation.
• Prepaid expenses and prepaid inventory journal.
• Goods In Transit journal and recon.
• Accrued Liabilities.
• Record payroll journal bi-monthly.
• Canada bills to US Manufacturing bills invoice reconciliation.

• Assist in Half year and annual audit.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc financial reports as required.
• Other ad hoc duties as needed.

- Vendor Relations

• Maintain all vendor files.
• Maintain vendor set-up process.
• Create a positive "customer service" experience with every interaction.

- Compliance

• Comply with all relevant national and state legislation requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Austco group policies and procedures.
• Maintain client, business and staff privacy at all times, following privacy regulation rules.

- Teamwork

• Actively contribute to and participate in team meetings.
• Work with others in a respectful, positive and cooperative manner.

-Core Competencies

-Essential (must have)

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Possess an inherent curiosity.
• Outstanding time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain a high level of integrity within all actions and decisions.
• Demonstrate an energetic and positive attitude.

-Desirable (must be working towards developing)

• Manage workflows and create process improvements.

-Qualifications and Experience (must have)

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting OR 2+ years of industry experience in a similar role.
• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Suite skills, Excel is a must.

**Benefits Overview**

• Competitive compensation, depending on experience
• Healthcare including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and a company Wellness Program
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and 401k contributions
• Paid company holidays, sick days & vacation days
• Team Lunches and Happy Hours
• Relaxed dress code

Austco Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all persons. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.