General Ledger Accountant
General Ledger Accountant
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27-06-2025
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Established in 1890 Boart Longyear is the worlds leading provider of innovative safe and productivity-driven drilling equipment and tooling. With a primary focus on mining and exploration activities spanning a wide range of commoditiesincluding copper gold nickel zinc uranium and other metals and mineralsthe Company also supports activities in the energy oil sands exploration and environmental sectors.
Boart Longyears Drilling Products division delivers advanced research and development capabilities and holds hundreds of patented designs to manufacture market and service reliable drill rigs innovative drill string products rugged performance tooling durable drilling consumables and high-quality parts for customers worldwide. These products are engineered to meet the evolving needs of the global drilling industry offering maximum performance reliability and safety in the most demanding conditions.
We are currently seeking a General Ledger Accountant who will be responsible for preparing journal entries performing reconciliations and supporting the preparation of financial statements. The position will work closely with operations supply chain and the global finance team to ensure the reliability of financial data particularly around manufacturing and inventory accounting.
Want to know a little more about the role Day-to-day responsibilities include:
A few other things were looking for:
Essential:
Desirable:
In return you will receive:
Our People
At Boart Longyear people are our most important asset. We recognize that the best ideas emerge through collaboration among individuals with diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives. That is why we are committed to fostering diverse inclusive teams and work environments free from discrimination and harassment - spaces where everyone can contribute and be heard.
Our Vision
To create products and solutions that empower the exploration and extraction of minerals to enable life and prosperity.
Our Values
Our success as a business depends on how we operate. The how is the distinctive way in which we conduct our business guided by our values of:
At Boart Longyear we innovate we lead and we grow together. Sound like your kind of team Apply now.
Boart Longyears Drilling Products division delivers advanced research and development capabilities and holds hundreds of patented designs to manufacture market and service reliable drill rigs innovative drill string products rugged performance tooling durable drilling consumables and high-quality parts for customers worldwide. These products are engineered to meet the evolving needs of the global drilling industry offering maximum performance reliability and safety in the most demanding conditions.
We are currently seeking a General Ledger Accountant who will be responsible for preparing journal entries performing reconciliations and supporting the preparation of financial statements. The position will work closely with operations supply chain and the global finance team to ensure the reliability of financial data particularly around manufacturing and inventory accounting.
Want to know a little more about the role Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- GL Accounting and journal entries ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in line with AASB US GAAP and Boart Longyear policies
- Prepare and post journal entries for month-end and ad hoc adjustments
- Review and adjust inventory and fixed asset entries in coordination with operations and supply chain
- Month-end close and financial reporting activities to meet local and corporate reporting deadlines
- Prepare and submit financial reports working papers and schedules for local and consolidated financial statements
- Assist in the preparation of internal reporting packages and variance analysis for review by the regional finance manager
- Perform timely reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts including bank inventory payroll and intercompany accounts
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies and reconciling items escalating issues as needed
- Support internal and external audits by preparing requested schedules documentation and reconciliations ensuring compliance with internal controls and external regulatory requirements
- Assist in implementing audit recommendations and strengthening internal control procedures
- Assist in tracking standard costs bill of materials (BOMs) and cost of goods sold (COGS) movements
- Contribute to inventory cycle counts physical stock audits and related reconciliations
- Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and accuracy of accounting processes
- Engage with business stakeholders in operations procurement and shared services to resolve accounting queries and improve data flow
- Support finance business partners by providing financial data and reports as required.
A few other things were looking for:
Essential:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
- 35 years of experience in general ledger accounting ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Solid understanding of AASB and working knowledge of US GAAP
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle highly desirable)
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (e.g. pivot tables reconciliations lookups)
- Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple priorities independently
Desirable:
- CPA or CA qualified or working toward certification
- Experience in inventory and manufacturing cost accounting
- Understanding of SOX/internal control framework
- Experience working in a multinational company or matrix structure
In return you will receive:
- Competitive salary package
- Western suburbs location with on-site parking
- Work within a global business with training and career development opportunities
Our People
At Boart Longyear people are our most important asset. We recognize that the best ideas emerge through collaboration among individuals with diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives. That is why we are committed to fostering diverse inclusive teams and work environments free from discrimination and harassment - spaces where everyone can contribute and be heard.
Our Vision
To create products and solutions that empower the exploration and extraction of minerals to enable life and prosperity.
Our Values
Our success as a business depends on how we operate. The how is the distinctive way in which we conduct our business guided by our values of:
- Integrity
- Health & Safety
- Teamwork & Diversity
- Customer Focus
- Sustainability
At Boart Longyear we innovate we lead and we grow together. Sound like your kind of team Apply now.
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