Junior Accountant

About Simon & Schuster Australia

Simon & Schuster Australia is part of a world-leading general interest publisher offering a broad range of fiction and nonfiction books across print, digital, and audio formats. The company features many renowned authors and acclaimed literary works through its various imprints like Scribner, Summit Books, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Bundyi, Children's Publishing, and Audio divisions. Operating internationally in Australia, Canada, India, and the UK, it delivers titles to readers in over 200 countries.

Job Overview

The Junior Accountant position is a full-time permanent role based in Sydney dedicated to managing daily accounts payable duties, completing month-end processes and reports, and delivering sales-related financial information timely and accurately.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle the complete processing of invoices and expense claims, ensuring appropriate authorizations, correct coding to creditors and General Ledger accounts, and prompt submission for payment.
• Respond to queries from creditors and staff concerning payments, resolving issues efficiently.
• Maintain reconciliation of plant costs and manage all facets of subrights, including liaising with international publishers, pursuing outstanding payments, and correctly allocating cash receipts.
• Support distribution clients through monthly reporting, reconciling accounts, verifying invoices, and calculating rebate recharges.
• Produce various internal reports such as weekly Bookscan sales, daily sales reports, and weekly key slicer summaries.
• Manage PubTrack monthly data files, support digital data uploads to Bookmaster, and complete other reporting and operational tasks to assist the finance team.

Candidate Profile

• Possess an accounting degree or minimum two years experience in a comparable accounting role.
• Experience in media sector finance or audit is highly favorable.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and communication capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with intermediate to advanced Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software.
• Exhibit a proactive, self-motivated approach, able to work independently with meticulous attention to detail and robust problem-solving aptitude.
• Possess analytical skills and sound judgment, coupled with a willingness to question existing workflows and suggest enhancements.

Employment Conditions

This role is full-time and permanent with a hybrid working model currently in place. Candidates must be willing to attend the Sydney office at least once per week.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Simon & Schuster Australia is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that respects diversity without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. The company acknowledges and pays respect to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the land.

Additional Information

Successful applicants will be employed by Simon & Schuster, LLC (Australia) Pty. Ltd. and will be subject to all company policies including workplace privacy and benefits plans.