Accounting Specialist

1 week ago


South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Spotlight Retail Group (SRG) Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist to join our team at Spotlight Retail Group (SRG), a leading Australian retailer.

Job Description
  • Process fortnightly payroll through Preceda and ensure accuracy and timeliness.
  • Develop and maintain payroll strategies, systems, and processes to support business growth.
  • Investigate and resolve pay discrepancies, maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
  • Provide timely advice to staff and management on performance and payroll-related matters.
  • Contribute to creating related material for induction and development programs in stores and support groups.
  • Generate periodic reporting to meet business requirements, including fortnightly, monthly, and annual reports.
  • Analyze data, perform reconciliations, and conduct system health checks.
  • Maintain database integrity by performing regular data checking.
  • Liaise with third parties regarding team member details as needed.
Requirements
  • 2+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a medium to large organization.
  • Prior experience with end-of-month reconciliations and high-volume payroll processing (800-1000 employees).
  • Experience with Kronos, Preceda, or E-tivity is desirable.
  • New Zealand payroll processing experience is highly regarded.
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in Word, Excel, and data entry.
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
  • Proven ability to initiate change and improvement to processes and systems.
  • Strong documentation skills.
  • Ability to work in a large team environment and strive to achieve desired results and deadlines.
What We Offer
  • Exposure to key senior stakeholders in one of Australia's largest retailers.
  • Personal development and mentoring opportunities.
  • A culture that rewards initiative and creativity.
  • Centrally located office with hybrid working model.
  • Benefits such as team discounts, EAP, gym membership discounts, and more.
  • A competitive salary range of $70,000 - $90,000 per annum, depending on experience.


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