Financial Accountant – Billing & Revenue
Location:Macquarie ParkReporting to:CFO
Role Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accountant with a strong focus on billing, revenue recognition, and balance sheet management.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant revenue reporting in a subscription-based environment.
You will work closely with customers, sales, and operations teams to resolve billing issues, review contracts, and deliver meaningful financial insights to management.
Key Responsibilities
Own and manage the end-to-end billing process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Liaise with customers to investigate and resolve billing queries and disputes.
Conduct detailed contract reviews and prepare revenue recognition schedules in line with accounting standards.
Calculate, reconcile, and monitor deferred revenue balances.
Ensure accurate recording of subscription contracts and usage-based revenue.
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, with a strong focus on revenue-related accounts.
Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
Support month-end close activities, including journal preparation and review.
Maintain strong audit trails and support internal and external audits as required.
Reporting & Analysis
Maintain and enhance financial reporting and analytics to provide clear insights into billing, revenue trends, and customer performance.
Develop and improve dashboards and reporting packs for management.
Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and revenue leakage prevention.
Systems & Processes
Work within ERP and billing systems (e.g. NetSuite) to ensure accurate data capture and reporting.
Support system enhancements, integrations, and process improvements relating to billing and revenue.
Assist with inventory-related accounting (where applicable), including reconciliation and reporting.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations teams to ensure billing aligns with contractual terms.
Provide guidance on revenue recognition and billing implications of new products, pricing, or contract structures.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
CA qualification (or working towards) preferred.
1–2 years' experience in a Big 4 firm and/or relevant industry experience.
Strong proficiency with financial systems and ERP platforms (e.g. NetSuite).
Experience with inventory accounting is highly regarded.
Exposure to subscription or recurring revenue models will be an advantage.
Skills & Attributes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
High ethical standards and respect for confidentiality in handling financial data.
Proactive, adaptable, and continuous improvement mindset.
Team-oriented, with the ability to work independently when required.
Clear communicator with the confidence to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
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