Graduate Accountant

About Us

At Valmont, we create vital infrastructure that helps keep our roadways safer, connects communities and enables a more resilient and reliable power grid. Our work in renewable energy helps generate cleaner, more sustainable power. And we increase agricultural productivity by helping growers produce more with less. In short, our work makes life better.

HR Products, a Valmont Company, has grown into one of Australia’s largest wholesale irrigation distributors with an extensive dealer network across the country. Manufacturing, imports and distributes quality automatic irrigation equipment for agricultural, golf course, sports turf, landscape and home watering systems throughout Australia.

How you will contribute

We are currently seeking an experienced Graduate Accountant to join our HR Products division in Canning Vale on a full-time basis.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support our finance team with a wide range of responsibilities spanning financial reporting, system improvements, inventory analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.

Your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to;

• Responsible for cash allocation and maintaining customer accounts.
• Strong involvement in Accounts Receivable functions, accurately recording customer payments, and creating customer credit notes.
• Support month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and weekly reporting by coordinating with finance and shared services teams.
• Ensure accuracy of the General Ledger, particularly inventory and manufacturing variance accounts, and complete timely reconciliations (e.g. WIP, PPV, freight, revaluations).
• Conduct inventory and cost analysis, monitoring obsolescence risk, inventory turns, and logistics or labour costs to identify savings
• Assist in audit preparation, ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies, and support insurance renewals.
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to drive process improvements, including automation of cash allocation (Blackline) and ERP (QAD) enhancements.
• Create and deliver financial reports and dashboards, translating key insights for non-financial stakeholders and supporting operational decision-making.

About you

• Tertiary Qualification in Commerce / Business Management in Accounting
• Intermediate proficiency in analysis / BI tools – Excel, PowerBI , Phocas
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under minimal supervision
• Solid communication and presentations skills and has the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels
• Accounting experience (preferably within a distribution environment)
• Background experience in inventory management/purchasing

Why Valmont Industries?                     

• Rewards & Benefits – Valmont Australia employees enjoy access to exclusive company benefits that including Discounted Private Health Insurance, Competitive Novated Lease options (remove for wage roles) and staff discounts on range of retail products.

• Global Opportunity - We have 87 facilities and do business in over 100 countries. That’s how Valmont can offer opportunities that are as vast as the planet itself.

• Culture -  Valmont employees spanning generations have benefitted from our commitment to work/life balance and a family-first operating philosophy.

To apply, please include your resume and cover letter in your application.

When you join our team, you become part of a passionate group dedicated to changing lives and conserving resources around the globe. Our products and services make a difference. Join us, and BUILD YOUR WORLD.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including a medical.

Valmont is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.