Staff Accountant

• Full time (40 hours per week)
• 4/10 work schedule across Monday to Thursday
• Onsite role, based in Irvine

Planet Innovation (PI) is an award-winning medtech contract design and manufacturing company. We partner with leading global healthcare organizations and high-growth start-ups to create innovations that improve patient outcomes. Headquartered in Melbourne, with a growing presence in Irvine, California, we are experiencing strong demand for our consulting services across our client base.

As our US-based Staff Accountant , you will be the key finance and payroll contact for the business, partnering closely with teams across supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, engineering, and our Australian head office. This hands-on role combines financial accounting, payroll, and operational support with project accounting responsibilities, including monitoring budgets versus actuals, reviewing customer agreements, managing time and materials billing, and raising project-related invoices. You'll play a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, supporting business performance, and driving continuous improvement across finance processes and controls.

What you'll be doing:

• Support Accounts Payable Lead in Australia
• Bank reconciliations
• Project accounting (reviewing agreements/budgets to actuals/time & materials)
• Cost accounting, including management of average costing
• Timely and correct processing of invoicing and managing accounts receivable
• Review of Timesheets
• Fixed Asset register for accounting and tax maintenance
• Assist in a timely month-end closing process, reconciliations, and relevant postings
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including variance analysis
• Analysis and report preparation
• Identify areas for operational improvements and strengthen internal controls
• Provide backup support for various team functions
• Assist with external audit process and provide supporting documentation as required
• Management of and adherence to global accounting policies
• Work seamlessly with the head office finance function in Australia

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Knowledge and hands on experience with US GAAP
• 2+ years of accounting experience (ideally within a consulting environment)
• Well-organised, detail-oriented self-starter, able to work independently
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities efficiently
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively and collaborate within cross functional teams
• Working knowledge of Netsuite, Microsoft Office Applications, with proficiency in Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

What we offer:

Join a company that invests in its people. At PI, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative culture built on transparency, respect, and teamwork. In addition to meaningful work and career development opportunities, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer contribution matching
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Life insurance coverage
• Long-term disability protection
• A positive, people-first workplace where your contributions are recognized and valued

Salary

75000 - 100000 USD (yearly)

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