Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Accounting Clerk role at RedBalloon supports the Finance Department by managing daily mail, cash receipts, bank deposits, and accounts payable tasks to ensure smooth financial operations.
Responsibilities and impact
The candidate will retrieve and sort daily mail, assist with bank deposits, process cash receipts into accounting software, maintain Excel spreadsheets including reconciliations and reports, and support accounts payable functions.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have strong administrative, analytical, troubleshooting, and account reconciliation skills, good communication abilities, attention to detail, organizational skills, high integrity, and the ability to handle confidential information and interact with employees and vendors.
Company overview
RedBalloon is an Australian-based company specializing in providing unique and memorable experiences as gifts. Founded in 2001 by Naomi Simson, the company offers a wide range of activities, including adventure sports, gourmet dining, and wellness retreats, catering to various interests and occasions. RedBalloon generates revenue through the sale of these experience vouchers, partnering with local businesses and service providers to deliver high-quality experiences. Notably, the company has expanded its offerings and market presence over the years, becoming a prominent player in the experiential gifting industry in Australia and New Zealand.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your proficiency in daily mail processing, cash receipt handling, bank deposits, and accounts payable support, as these are core duties at RedBalloon.
Emphasize your strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and experience with Excel spreadsheets, reconciliations, and internal reporting to match the job description.
Apply through multiple channels including RedBalloon’s corporate careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and other job boards where the position is listed to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with finance department employees or accounting team members at RedBalloon on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as asking about their experience working in the finance team or mentioning your interest in supporting their accounting operations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'accounts payable,' 'cash receipts,' 'bank deposits,' 'Excel reconciliations,' and 'confidential information' to ensure it passes initial automated screening.
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