Accounting Manager

Company Overview

Veracross provides SaaS-based School Information Systems (SIS) designed to meet the specific needs of independent K-12 schools worldwide. Our one-record solution combines the power of a fully integrated single-record database, personalized communication tools, and an elegant architecture that is unique in our industry.

We are a growing, values-led community of 350 employees in the US, UK and Australia who share a vision to unify school communities, improve the quality of education, and enhance learning. And we’re succeeding! As of early 2024, we are supporting 3200+ schools in 60 countries.

Veracross is five product brands in one global tech company

• Veracross SIS is a one-person, one-record school management platform
• Magnus Health provides cloud-based Student Health Record (SHR) solutions
• Digistorm connects with their communities through Digistorm Websites, Digistorm Funnel, and Digistorm Apps.
• Epraise incentivizes student well-being and connects teachers, students, and families.
• Firefly provides an online learning space for students and teachers

Role Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to further develop their skills and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, tech-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage local financial operations of Australia business unit for Veracross LLC, a US-based leading provider of SaaS-based Student Information Systems 
• Develop, maintain and strengthen the control environment as well as suggesting updates and improvements to accounting systems and processes 
• Oversee month-end close activities which includes ensuring close calendar deadlines are met, reviewing results and executing related internal controls 
• Oversee accounts receivable including accurate and timely invoicing of customers and managing collections 
• Oversee Accounts Payable process including accurate and timely processing of invoices and review and approval of cash disbursements 
• Support preparation and review of Company payroll 
• Working capital management and cash flow management 
• Responsible for all tax compliance including timely completion of all tax returns and any other tax related compliance 
• Support the annual external audit of the parent company and any required local regulatory reporting 
• Support Financial Planning and Analysis team in forecasting and understanding results 
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related
• CPA or CA qualified (advantageous)
• 5-8 years accounting experience within audit and/or the Software as a Service (SaaS) or related sector 
• Knowledge of Australian compliance including BAS, payroll tax and corporate tax 
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high quality work 
• Excellent communication skills; able to deliver messages effectively verbally and in writing 
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to perform functions like V-lookup and Pivot Table, as well as understand more complex formulas 
• Experience working with salesforce (advantageous)
• High levels of integrity and dependability, taking responsibility for issues and seeing them through to completion 
• Must be able to collaborate with key stakeholders across functional areas
• Experience working across timezones in a global company (advantageous)

The best tools to get the job done!

When you join Veracross, you get a brand new Macbook Pro, a 32-inch monitor, and an adjustable desk and Herman Miller chair for the office. There's also an allowance for your setup at home to ensure you're comfortable working there.

Growth opportunities!

Veracross is growing fast, allowing you to own your role and grow with us! Operating within a global team, there are opportunities for professional development allowing your skills to grow as the business grows.

Work/life balance

Management encourages taking hour-long lunches and finishing on time and understands that you have a life outside of work. You can take the day off for your birthday and get a $100-a-year allowance for well-being. Massage, anyone?

Parental leave policy

As part of Veracross parental leave policy, you’re eligible for paid leave as a primary parent and secondary parent when you welcome a new child into your family. This is available after 12 months in a full-time role.

Flexibility

Veracross offers a flexible working environment, hybrid options (work from home and the office.)

Make a difference

Our work makes a positive contribution to our schools, their students and their families around the world!

Snacks, drinks & coffee

Digistorm’s (Veracross) Gold Coast HQ offers a coffee machine, snack bar and fully stocked drinks fridge to keep energy levels high! Vege chips, kombucha, almond milk, cookies; you name it, they have it.

Culture

The Veracross team is fun, relaxed, and sociable, reflected in the casual dress code and social events. The office has an open floor plan, which allows for cross-team communication and a collaborative environment. Join some staff for lunchtime surfing or hit up nearby food spots for a burger by the beach.