Sr. Accounting Associate - Australian Payroll

As a member of our team at Jacobs, you will play a crucial role in addressing the world's most pressing challenges, from enhancing cities to fostering resilient environments, achieving mission-critical objectives, advancing operations, enabling scientific breakthroughs, and pioneering cutting-edge manufacturing. Your contributions will bring abstract concepts to life, creating a positive impact that shapes a better world. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with internal stakeholders to address inquiries and resolve issues effectively. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including HR, Benefits, IT, and Finance to provide necessary support. Additionally, you will be responsible for executing year-end processing tasks, conducting country-specific reconciliations and reporting, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Confidentiality and adherence to organizational procedures are essential aspects of this role. You will also be expected to undertake various job-related duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach to your work. At Jacobs, we place a high value on collaboration and the significance of face-to-face interactions in fostering a positive work culture and delivering exceptional service to our clients. Our hybrid working policy empowers employees to divide their workweek between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations, enabling them to deliver their best work in a flexible environment. To excel in this role, you will need a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Human Resources, or Business Administration. Proficiency in English, both verbal and written, is essential. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Excel, including proficiency in pivots, lookups, filtering, and sorting, is required, with knowledge of VBA considered an asset. The ability to work effectively under pressure, meet tight deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and communicate clearly in verbal and written formats are crucial skills for this position. Moreover, strong leadership skills, particularly experience in leading multinational teams, will be advantageous. A strong aptitude for analytical thinking and problem-solving will also be key to your success in this role.,