Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to work remotely for our Brisbane, Australia-based client. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple responsibilities.
Job Details:
* Work from Home
* Monday to Friday | 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM PH Time | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Brisbane Time
Responsibilities:
Legal Trust Accounting
* Manage and maintain the firm's trust (escrow) account
* Enter transactions in and out of the trust account
* Provide receipts and statements to clients
* Ensure proper disbursement of funds from the trust account
* Comply with Queensland legal trust accounting regulations
General Bookkeeping
* Enter and reconcile invoices in Xero accounting software
* Maintain up-to-date profit and loss statements
* Ensure balance sheet reconciliation
* Verify and approve entries in Xero
Payroll Management
* Oversee payroll processing through Xero
* Liaise with the support team to ensure accurate leave (sick leave, annual leave) entries
Invoice Processing and Payment
* Review and verify invoices for authenticity
* Upload payments to the banking system
* Prepare payment proposals for director/CEO approval
Invoice Generation
* Generate and issue invoices to clients for legal services performed and expenses
Client and Staff Communication
* Address billing inquiries from clients and staff
* Collaborate with lawyers on service-specific billing issues
* Generate reports to alert lawyers when work-in-progress (unbilled services performed) and/or debtor balances are exceeding monies in trust, and also when estimates are close to exceeding (or are exceeding) estimates for billings
Financial Performance Monitoring
* Track and report on staff financial performance to the director/CEO
* Identify underperforming lawyers based on revenue generation
* Perform random checks to identify if lawyers are failing to record time on invoices
Cash Flow Management
* Monitor and manage the firm's cash flow
BAS (Business Activity Statement) Preparation
* Prepare and submit BAS reports for GST (equivalent to VAT or sales tax in other countries)
Additional Accounting Duties
* Perform other tasks typically associated with a company accountant role
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment
* Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
* Proficiency in Xero accounting software
* Excellent English language skills (written and verbal)
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
* Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
* Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
* Familiarity with Australian accounting standards and practices (preferred)
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