Senior Project Accountant

Posted: 06/05/2025
Closing Date: 06/06/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Hume
Job Category: Accounting
About Us

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) is an ASX-listed Australian technology company operating in the defence and space systems’ markets. Our product range incorporates advanced electro-optic applications based on EOS’ core technologies in software, laser, electronics, optronics, gimbals, telescopes and beam directors, and precision mechanisms.
Headquartered in Canberra, and with a strong global presence, we produce remotely controlled weapon systems and ancillary products. Our systems comprise state-of-the-art gimbal mounts, remote firing control systems and world-class sensor units. We continually strive to help our workforce achieve their professional goals, engaging them in challenging and inspiring projects that shape our company’s future as we deliver our products to our customers.

Benefits

Structured friendly and supportive team
Learning and development opportunities
Opportunities for further career development
Paid parental leave.
An attractive and competitive remuneration package
Job Description
About the position

The role of Senior Project Accountant is expected to undertake project accounting tasks relating to the Group’s operating segments and act as a business partner to the finance function.

Primary Duties:

They key accountabilities include but are not limited to:

Prepare monthly project financial reports with actual and forecast information
Understand key contract clauses and document risks that may impact the financial performance
Assist the financial accounting team with the revenue recognition on projects
Participate in pricing for new project proposals, provide financial input to pricing models and prepare financial summary reports for review.
Investigate and report variances between actual results against forecasts/budgets for assigned projects/responsibility centers.
Desired Skills and Experience
About You

To be successful in this role you should be a team player who is detail oriented and willing to meet tight deadlines with strong communication influencing skills

Qualified CPA/CA or equivalent qualification.
Project or contract accounting experience, ideally in Defence or a manufacturing organisation.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
How to Apply

If you are willing to take on a challenge and want to contribute to a proud Australian company that is growing rapidly then we would like to hear from you. Please apply now with your resume and a covering letter outlining your experience and why you believe you are the right fit for our organisation.We will review, short-list and conduct interviews for this role prior to the closing date. We encourage the submission of early applications.

Candidates must be Australian Citizens or have Permanent Working Rights.

To learn more about EOS and what employment opportunities we provide, please visit: www.eos-aus.com. Read more