Senior Accountant - Operations (Fortitude Valley)

- Hands-on accounting role supporting complex mining operations across multiple entities
- Exposure to US GAAP and IFRS reporting within a global resources organisation
- Opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team with strong technical depth About the Role Due to an internal transfer, Peabody is seeking a Senior Accountant – Operations. Reporting to the Senior Manager Financial and Operations Accounting, you will support the delivery of accurate and timely financial results across Peabody’s mining and physical trading operations. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on month-end accounting, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS, and contributing to key reporting and governance activities. The position has no direct reports and is well suited to a detail-oriented financial accountant who enjoys working through complex accounting and operational matters. What You Will Do
- Execute month-end close processes including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Support accounting for mining operations including coal sales (CSP), freight, port charges, and other operational costs.
- Assist with joint venture reporting and preparation of management reports (SAP extraction and Excel analysis).
- Contribute to financial reporting, including SEC deliverables and compliance requirements.
- Ensure compliance with SOX controls, US GAAP and IFRS, and liaise with internal and external auditors.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across accounting processes and procedures. The Lifestyle This position is offered on a Monday to Friday basis, working from our Fortitude Valley office with versatile start/finish times and a redistributed working week giving employees the option to finish at noon on Fridays. About You You are a technically strong and detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a complex corporate environment and enjoys working collaboratively across teams. We are looking for someone who has:
- CA or CPA qualification (Big 4 background highly regarded)
- Strong experience in month-end accounting, including journals and reconciliations
- Experience working in a large, complex organisation
- Solid understanding of IFRS and US GAAP
- Hands-on experience with SAP and strong Excel capability
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities (Mining or resources experience is highly regarded but not essential) Why Join Peabody?
- Brisbane CBD location with flexible work options and meaningful site engagement
- Competitive salary package with an excellent short-term incentive plan
- Unlock more than 2,000 health and wellness perks with WHEREFIT
- Contemporary Fortitude Valley office environment
- Access tax benefits with our novated vehicle leasing program
- Discounts on private health insurance Take the first step toward a rewarding career working with us at: We offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognises, and develops our employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect. Please note: Peabody does not accept unsolicited agency referrals. Recruitment agencies are kindly requested not to contact us regarding this vacancy. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qc26r