Senior Financial Accountant

About the business

Earlee Products is a valued and preferred partner to the global food and beverage industry, offering trusted expertise where technology, innovation and quality are paramount. We help the industry solve the biggest problems to help make "Together, we make good food....GREAT!"

We are committed to helping our people be the best that they can be.  To really make a difference and have fun doing it.

Our Core Values:

Communication – Listen, consider all options and be curious.

Accountability – Take responsibility for actions and decisions.

Respect – Treat colleagues, clients and stakeholders with dignity. 

Ethical – Act honestly, transparently, and always with fairness.

Our Pillars: 

Safety - Prioritising the wellbeing of our people, customers, and the food we produce.

Innovation - Constantly evolving to solve the industries toughest challenges.

Flexibility - Partnering with customers and our team to create meaningful outcomes.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Earlee Products is a Queensland-based food and beverage ingredients manufacturer supplying manufacturers and retailers across Australia and internationally. Based at our Murarrie site, this is a permanent, hands-on role reporting directly to the Head of Finance.

We're looking for an experienced finance professional who can take ownership of our month-end close cycle and keep our financial control environment running to a high standard. You'll work alongside our Finance Officers and be a key point of contact for our external auditors at BDO and tax advisors at Moore Australia.

 WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Running the month-end close cycle including journals, accruals, prepayments, and depreciation

• Maintaining general ledger integrity and preparing balance sheet reconciliations in Tencia ERP

• Managing inventory accounting in line with AASB 102 and handling intercompany reconciliations

• Preparing the monthly BAS and keeping GST coding accurate

• Supporting the BDO audit with workpapers and query responses

• Reviewing AP payment runs and monitoring AR ageing

• Coordinating day-to-day with the Finance Officers to support a smooth close

 WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• CA or CPA qualified (or near-finalist considered)

• At least 4 years' experience in a financial accounting role, with demonstrated month-end close ownership

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing or FMCG environment - inventory accounting experience under AASB 102 is a genuine advantage

• Proficient ERP user - Tencia experience is a bonus but not essential

• Experience preparing workpapers for an external audit under the Corporations Act

• Someone who works independently, holds themselves to a high standard, and fits well in a lean team

THE DETAILS

• Start date: Immediate - as soon as practicable from offer acceptance

• Hours: Flexible - full-time preferred but part-time or reduced hours considered for the right candidate

• Location: Murarrie, QLD (on-site)

• Salary: Competitive and negotiable based on experience

WHY EARLEE?

We're a well-established, privately owned business with a strong team culture. You'll have real ownership of your work, direct access to the Head of Finance, and be part of a business that's investing in its systems and processes. If you're looking for a permanent role where your contribution genuinely matters, this is it.

To apply, submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience. Applications are reviewed as they are received.

We are seeking a team oriented, innovative, and naturally engaging person who are self-motivated and have a desire to achieve the best possible results for not only the business but for themselves as well. 

If you are looking for the next opportunity and wish to be in a growing Queensland company this could be the role you have been waiting for, please do not hesitate – APPLY NOW!