Financial Accountant

Title: Financial Accountant – Remote

Location: Sydney CBD, New South Wales 2000 , Australia

Department: Finance

Remote

 Full-time

Job Description:

Role Type

Within Australia • Permanent • Full-time • Associate

Who we are

Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone around the world. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution.

Since launching in 2014, we’ve grown from startup to global scale, reaching a valuation of over $2 billion and building a presence across six countries, with even more growth ahead. We now serve over 350,000 SMEs, pay more than 3 million employees, and support a growing pool of job seekers finding their next role through our platform

The EH Way

At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.

1. We are Mission First Our Mission determines what we work on, where we invest, and where we focus. Every decision runs through a single filter: does this accelerate our Mission?


2. We are Remote First we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy


3. We are Al First – we are committed to using Al to accelerate our mission; Al is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale


4. We Live by Our Values we role model our values 100% of the time


5. We Expect High Performance we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average

 

This role

As our Financial Accountant, you’ll be working with the Financial Control team reporting to the Finance Manager, and will be instrumental in shaping accurate financial reporting, process automation, and robust internal controls.

Your key focus areas will be:

• Split time between month-end close processes and technical project work.


• Lead AI-driven improvements, system enhancements, and control automation.


• Train, upskill, and support the wider finance team.


• Deliver accurate balance sheet substantiations and budget variance analysis.

 

This will include the following:

• Own month-end close processes, including revenue reconciliations and usage-based reporting and analysis for service providers.


• Own balance sheet reconciliations and substantiation across your areas of responsibility, ensuring accuracy and audit-readiness ahead of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.


• Investigate and explain variances against budget and prior period, providing commentary to the Finance Manager.


• Review and post credit requests to support the broader accounts receivable function.


• Maintain and help implement the finance tech stack, lead AI-driven improvements to controls, and take on focused project work as required.


• Partner with IT, Marketing and other operational teams to ensure accurate cost allocation, accruals and spend reporting.


• Train, upskill and support the wider finance team.

Who you are

To thrive at Employment Hero, you’ll need to embody The EH Way – operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. For this role, you’ll also bring:

• Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.


• CA/CPA qualified, or near completion.


• 3+ years of experience in a Financial or Management Accountant role.


• Hands-on experience with NetSuite and Zuora (or similar ERP/billing systems) highly regarded.


• Strong Excel and/or Google Sheets skills and comfort reconciling data across multiple systems.


• A proactive, process-improvement mindset – comfortable identifying and implementing better ways of working.


• Strong communication skills, with the ability to train and support less experienced team members.


• Curiosity about AI and technology, and an interest in applying it to finance and control processes.

 

What we can offer

At Employment Hero, we don’t just talk about a better way to work. We live it.

Joining Employment Hero means you’ll:

• Work in a remote-first environment, giving you the autonomy to do your best work while delivering meaningful outcomes.


• Be trusted to own your work, make decisions, and have a real impact from day one.


• Access cutting-edge Al tools and technology that help you move faster, think bigger, and amplify your expertise.


• Surround yourself with ambitious, high-performing teammates who will challenge, support and inspire you to do the best work of your career.


• Own ESOP (Employee Share Options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing technology companies, so you can share in the value you help create.


• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including generous parental leave, subsidised egg freezing, a home office allowance, and outstanding learning and development opportunities to support your growth.


• Connect with colleagues from around the world at our Annual Global Gathering. We’ve celebrated together in Thailand, Vietnam, Bali and Dubai, and can’t wait to meet in the Gold Coast, Australia, in September 2026.

Privacy and Al Notices

We’re Al-first, so may use Al tools to review your applications and support our interviewing and hiring process. They help us cut the noise, surface great talent fast and make sure every candidate gets a fair, consistent experience. These tools do not replace human judgment and the final hiring decision sits with our team.