Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)

Senior Accountant

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)  •  Melbourne, AU (Onsite)  •  10 days ago
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Job Description

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Manage high-volume Accounts Payable (invoice processing, approvals, payments)
  • Manage Accounts Receivable (billing, collections, ad-hoc invoicing)
  • Perform bank & cash reconciliations and support cashflow forecasting
  • Contribute to and progressively own month-end close processes
  • Prepare journals and balance sheet reconciliations (including intercompany)
  • Assist with management reporting and financial statements
  • Support BAS, GST, and statutory reporting
  • Maintain fixed asset registers
  • Work with auditors and external accountants to resolve queries
  • Support budgets and forecasting
  • Identify and drive process improvements and efficiencies

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 3+ years’ experience in accounting/finance
  • CPA qualified (or near completion)
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP)
  • High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
  • Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take ownership
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Enjoy working collaboratively in an in-office environment (full-time, Preston location)

Bonus Points For

  • Experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Exposure to ERP systems
  • Experience with intercompany accounting or international entities
  • Knowledge of Power BI, SharePoint, or automation tools (e.g., Copilot)
  • Background in tax, audit, or cost accounting

Why Join Us?

  • Broad exposure across finance – not just a transactional role
  • Opportunity to step up and own processes
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture
  • Focus on continuous improvement and innovation
  • Career growth and development opportunities

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If you’re a motivated accountant looking to grow your career and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)

About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)

SEL is a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of products and solutions that make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

Legacy

Over forty years after introducing the first digital protective relay, our devices, software, and systems are found in 173 countries around the world.

Customer Focus

From our headquarters in Pullman, Washington, we partner with public utilities and private industry all over the world to offer the industry’s top, 10-year warranty and no-cost technical support for as long as our products remain in service.

Impact

SEL innovations continue to advance the global power grid—modernizing and protecting access to power for an increasingly diverse array of communities and global partners.

Follow us to learn more about the latest innovations and insights in the industry as we make the power grid and the critical devices within it smarter, more sustainable, and more resilient.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Pullman, WA
Year Founded
1982
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