Accountant - Melbourne

Accountant - Melbourne

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

JOB SUMMARY

This Accounts position based in Essendon Fields, Melbourne focus on AP and utilizes experience and knowledge to perform accounting activities, such as preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, analyzing and reporting monthly results, reserve review analysis and more. This position will provide challenging opportunities for an individual seeking accounting experience in many facets of Textron Aviation accounting.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform quarterly reserve reviews.
• Performs monthly analysis with journal entries as required.
• Additional month end closing journal entries, reporting, and reconciliations as required.
• Review and analyze, as directed, SOX controls to ensure they are consistent with the business processes and operating effectively.
• Provide financial data and related information in support of external and internal audit activities.
• Work cross functionally with various functions across the business to ensure proper accounting transactions are being recorded.
• Provide general support to other accounting, finance, and intercompany team members as required.
• Assist in maintaining Finance and Accounting documents, records and reports to ensure compliance with the Records Retention Policy.
• Maintain and develop personal, professional, financial and general business skills through professional education. Remain aware of current accounting and industry developments and trends.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
• Minimum of 2 years professional accounting experience

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills are required (advanced skill level preferred)
• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail, goal oriented
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple time sensitive responsibilities
• Highly motivated
• Ability to work in team environment
• SAP and Lawson skills a plus

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation

Primary Location: Australia-Victoria-Melbourne

Job Function: Finance/Accounting

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Standard

Shift: First Shift

Job Posting: 07/06/2026, 4:32:29 PM

Job Number: 343467