Accountant

Location: Guildford, WA, AU

Are you an accountant who enjoys digging beneath the numbers to uncover the "why" behind variances? Do you thrive when working with large volumes of data, investigating complex transactions, and partnering with stakeholders to resolve issues?

Reporting to the Accounting Lead, the Accountant will join our Finance team on a 12-month Contract - at our South Guildford Head Office. Supporting one of WesTrac’s most critical areas of the business: Inventory Accounting. This is a highly analytical role where you'll work across multiple systems, reconcile high-volume transactions, investigate discrepancies, and help ensure the accuracy and integrity of inventory reporting.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys combining accounting expertise, problem-solving skills and stakeholder engagement to drive accurate financial outcomes.

Department Overview: Finance Operations delivers critical accounting and transactional support across inventory, warranty, fixed assets, leases, claims, and finance administration. The team manages high-volume processes, drives automation and continuous improvement initiatives, and partners closely with operational teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong governance across the business

Roster – 5 Days, Monday to Friday, 40 Hrs/Week

What You'll Do:
Own month-end reconciliations and ensure accurate financial reportingAnalyse large volumes of transactional data to identify discrepanciesInvestigate variances and determine root causes of financial differencesPrepare financial analysis and reporting to support business decisionsResolve accounting queries and drive issues through to completionIdentify opportunities to improve processes, controls and data accuracy

Skills & Experience:
Advanced data analysis and reconciliation skills across large, complex datasetsStrong investigative mindset with the ability to solve complex financial issuesAbility to identify, analyse and resolve complex financial variances accuratelyExperience working with high-volume transactional data in complex environmentsExcellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationshipsStrong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and financial integrityAbility to manage competing priorities and consistently meet critical deadlinesSystems-focused thinker who drives process improvement and data quality outcomes

Our Benefits include, but are not limited to:
Financial Benefits - Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & more than 600 retail discounts, such as, Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.Health & Wellness - Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.Culture & Career - Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Flexibility through our award-winning WesTrac InstituteEmployee Referral Program - Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable rolesAdditional Perks - Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.

Our Company & Commitment
With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offers a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

Reference Number: 6211