Staff Accountant responsible for financial accounting, payroll, project accounting, invoicing, accounts receivable, reconciliations, cost accounting, fixed assets, month-end close, reporting, audit support, and internal controls. The role partners with US and Australian finance teams and cross-functional departments while supporting process improvements and adherence to global accounting policies.
Planet Innovation (PI) is an award-winning medtech contract design and manufacturing company. We partner with leading global healthcare organizations and high-growth start-ups to create innovations that improve patient outcomes. Headquartered in Melbourne, with a growing presence in Irvine, California, we are experiencing strong demand for our consulting services across our client base.
As our US-based Staff Accountant, you will be the key finance and payroll contact for the business, partnering closely with teams across supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, engineering, and our Australian head office. This hands-on role combines financial accounting, payroll, and operational support with project accounting responsibilities, including monitoring budgets versus actuals, reviewing customer agreements, managing time and materials billing, and raising project-related invoices. You'll play a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, supporting business performance, and driving continuous improvement across finance processes and controls.
What you'll be doing:
What you’ll bring:
What we offer:
Join a company that invests in its people. At PI, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative culture built on transparency, respect, and teamwork. In addition to meaningful work and career development opportunities, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
As our US-based Staff Accountant, you will be the key finance and payroll contact for the business, partnering closely with teams across supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, engineering, and our Australian head office. This hands-on role combines financial accounting, payroll, and operational support with project accounting responsibilities, including monitoring budgets versus actuals, reviewing customer agreements, managing time and materials billing, and raising project-related invoices. You'll play a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, supporting business performance, and driving continuous improvement across finance processes and controls.
What you'll be doing:
- Support Accounts Payable Lead in Australia
- Bank reconciliations
- Project accounting (reviewing agreements/budgets to actuals/time & materials)
- Cost accounting, including management of average costing
- Timely and correct processing of invoicing and managing accounts receivable
- Review of Timesheets
- Fixed Asset register for accounting and tax maintenance
- Assist in a timely month-end closing process, reconciliations, and relevant postings
- Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including variance analysis
- Analysis and report preparation
- Identify areas for operational improvements and strengthen internal controls
- Provide backup support for various team functions
- Assist with external audit process and provide supporting documentation as required
- Management of and adherence to global accounting policies
- Work seamlessly with the head office finance function in Australia
What you’ll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Knowledge and hands on experience with US GAAP
- 2+ years of accounting experience (ideally within a consulting environment)
- Well-organised, detail-oriented self-starter, able to work independently
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities efficiently
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively and collaborate within cross functional teams
- Working knowledge of Netsuite, Microsoft Office Applications, with proficiency in Excel
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
What we offer:
Join a company that invests in its people. At PI, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative culture built on transparency, respect, and teamwork. In addition to meaningful work and career development opportunities, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer contribution matching
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Life insurance coverage
- Long-term disability protection
- A positive, people-first workplace where your contributions are recognized and valued
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