General Ledger Accountant

Ingersoll Rand Careers; Canning; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand Inc. is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage the general ledger, close cycles, and regulatory reporting from our Australia office.

You will ensure accurate balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, and collaboration with AP/AR teams to resolve complex issues. The role requires 5+ years of general ledger experience, IFRS/GAAP knowledge, and hands-on use of Pronto Accounting System.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in general ledger or financial accounting.
• Hands-on experience with Pronto Accounting System (essential or highly preferred).
• Good working knowledge of IFRS/GAAP.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems aptitude.
• Experience supporting audits and statutory reporting.
• CPA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Strong technical accounting and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across finance and non-finance teams.
• Continuous improvement focus, particularly in systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the general ledger, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including preparation and posting of journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations; investigate and resolve variances.
• Ensure accurate accounting for fixed assets, leases, prepayments, accruals, and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules for review.
• Support statutory reporting, tax and audit processes by providing required documentation and explanations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP) and internal control requirements.
• Collaborate closely with AP, AR and operational teams to resolve accounting matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Systems aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Pronto Accounting System

Job description

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• Manage and maintain the general ledger, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including preparation and posting of journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations; investigate and resolve variances
• Ensure accurate accounting for fixed assets, leases, prepayments, accruals, and intercompany transactions
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules for review
• Support statutory reporting, tax and audit processes by providing required documentation and explanations
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP) and internal control requirements
• Collaborate closely with AP, AR and operational teams to resolve accounting matters
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in general ledger or financial accounting
• Hands‑on experience with Pronto Accounting System (essential or highly preferred)
• Good working knowledge of IFRS/GAAP
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems aptitude
• Experience supporting audits and statutory reporting
• CPA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred
• Strong technical accounting and analytical skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across finance and non‑finance teams
• Continuous improvement focus, particularly in systems and processes

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