Accountant
CommScope
Date: 2 days ago
City: Melbourne, Victoria
Contract type: Full time

In our ‘always on’ world, we believe it’s essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.
General Summary
The Accountant is responsible for timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with CommScope’s internal policies and external regulatory requirements. This role collaborates closely with Finance, Shared Services, and local management to ensure financial integrity, tax compliance, and effective decision-making support.
How You'll Help Us Connect The World
Financial Reporting
CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn. Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables game-changing discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow.
If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next…..come connect to your future at CommScope.
CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us to submit your request at [email protected]. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at https://jobs.commscope.com/eeo
General Summary
The Accountant is responsible for timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with CommScope’s internal policies and external regulatory requirements. This role collaborates closely with Finance, Shared Services, and local management to ensure financial integrity, tax compliance, and effective decision-making support.
How You'll Help Us Connect The World
Financial Reporting
- Ensure monthly and quarterly close processes meet CommScope standards and deadlines.
- Prepare and review general ledger journal entries.
- Validate balance sheet accounts and assess income statement accuracy.
- Coordinate with corporate accounting for directed adjustments.
- Collaborate with Shared Services to ensure timely and accurate processing.
- Provide clear financial results analysis and ensure policy compliance.
- Ensure timely completion of account reconciliations.
- Evaluate and enhance existing procedures to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting for indirect taxes (GST, FBT) and direct taxes (income tax).
- Monitor tax law changes and update procedures accordingly.
- Support direct tax reporting, including quarterly provisions, returns, transfer pricing, and country-by-country reporting.
- Coordinate with auditors for statutory and internal audits.
- Ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Deliver timely financial insights and analysis to support local management.
- Assist in implementing and interpreting financial policies and reporting standards.
- Support other finance teams during absences.
- Adhere to quality, safety, and environmental procedures.
- Identify and mitigate risks in the work environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA certification or progress toward certification preferred.
- 3–5 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, and taxation.
- Strong understanding of accounting standards, financial reporting, and tax regulations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power BI) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to deadlines.
- Adaptable, collaborative, and proactive in driving improvements.
CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn. Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables game-changing discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow.
If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next…..come connect to your future at CommScope.
CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us to submit your request at [email protected]. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at https://jobs.commscope.com/eeo
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