Accounting Senior Consultant I

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Accounting professional to lead and oversee core Australian accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across financial processes. This role involves managing complex reconciliations, month-end close activities, and financial reporting, while also mentoring junior staff and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

• Lead the reconciliation of bank accounts and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items in coordination with the Treasury team.
• Monitor accounts receivable collections, including invoice preparation, reconciliation and monitoring of cash collections.
• Oversee credit card transaction processing, reconciliation, and stakeholder engagement to resolve queries and ensure policy compliance.
• Manage the end-to-end employee expense process across accounting systems, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to company policies.
• Lead the AP team to ensure timely payments, vendor communication is clear and AP issues are mitigated.

• Own the month-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, financial data validation, and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Review and analyze operating expenses across departments, ensuring proper classification and accuracy of accounting entries.
• Prepare and review general accruals, prepayments, and amortization schedules, ensuring alignment with accounting standards.

• Maintain the fixed asset register, oversee capitalization and depreciation processes, and ensure accurate reporting of asset movements and valuations.

• Prepare and review month BAS, ensuring GST compliance accuracy.
• Ensure payroll taxes are paid monthly, and other indirect taxes / workcover is paid on time.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls across accounting operations.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., FP&A, Treasury, HR, Procurement) to support business initiatives and ensure financial alignment.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CA preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a mid-to-large organization.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and experience with accounting systems (SAP and Blackline highly desirable).
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

• Leadership & Mentorship: Ability to lead by example, coach junior staff, and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify trends or anomalies.
• Communication: Clear and confident communicator, able to present financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and thoroughness in financial data processing and reporting.
• Initiative & Ownership: Self-starter who takes ownership of tasks and drives continuous improvement.
• Adaptability: Comfortable navigating change and ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
• Integrity: Strong ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality and compliance.