SPIRE Sr. Staff Accountant

Gondola; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Free gym membership

Free lunch in Fuel

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Gondola is seeking a Sr. Staff Accountant to support the Controller in financial reporting, accounting operations, cash management, and payroll processing at Spire Academy.

The role focuses on overseeing general accounting functions, maintaining regulatory compliance, and managing cashflow across locations. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proven ability to implement process improvements, while maintaining high accuracy and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including payroll management.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, payroll laws, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting and payroll software (NetSuite, QuickBooks, ADP, SAP, Sage).
• Experience with labor distribution and cost allocation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Assist with internal and external audits, preparing necessary documentation.

Skills

Payroll management

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks

ADP

SAP

Sage

Job description

Sr. Staff Accountant

Location: Spire Academy

Reports To: Controller

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Spire Academy is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Sr. Staff Accountant to support the Controller in financial reporting, accounting operations, cash management, and payroll processing. This role is responsible for overseeing general accounting functions, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and managing cashflow for multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and organizational skills and accounting experience, and also a demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements. This position requires a high level of accuracy, sound judgment, confidentiality, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Assist in preparing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Assist with internal and external audits, preparing necessary documentation.

Cash Management

• Oversee cash functions, including cash positioning, cash reporting and forecasting and wire payments.
• Maintain short- and long-term cash projections.
• Partner with Accounts Payable to monitor and manage weekly cash requirements and expenditures.
• Review payroll for accuracy and ensure timely funding and processing.

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Assist in the preparation of annual operating budgets and financial forecasts.
• Perform budget-to-actual variance analysis and provide meaningful financial insights to management.
• Support direct billing reconciliations between locations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to support informed business decisions.

Process Improvement & Systems Management

• Identify and implement improvements in accounting and payroll processes.
• Assist in the implementation and optimization of accounting and payroll systems.
• Ensure accurate data entry and reporting within financial systems.

Team Leadership & Support

• Support and mentor junior accounting staff.
• Act as a backup for the Controller in their absence.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Accounting required; Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including payroll management.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, payroll laws, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting and payroll software (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, ADP, SAP, Sage).
• Experience with labor distribution and cost allocation.

Key Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing regulations and business needs.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Free gym membership.
• Free lunch in Fuel.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine technical payroll expertise with strategic accounting functions, playing a key role in Spire Academy’s financial success.