Senior Accountant

A Brief Overview

The Sr. Accountant applies GAAP in performing account reconciliations, analysing financial transactions, preparing journal entries and financial reports. This role also maintains consistency with GAAP reporting, along with audit requirements and SOX compliance, to perform month-end close, prepare financial reports for internal use, and as assigned for external auditors. 

What you will do

• Prepare journal entries and monthly balance sheet account reconciliations 
• Identify, develop, and implement process improvements
• Work closely with U.S. accounting teams to ensure seamless execution of monthly close and ongoing operational maintenance
• Collaborate with business stakeholders outside of accounting located in India and the U.S.
• Analyse and document account variances as assigned
• Document policies and procedures as necessary
• Supports SOX compliance relating to assigned areas of the business
• Provide support to finance management and other internal customers as needs arise, including, ad hoc financial analysis and special projects
• Prepares assigned audit PBC requests; works with other senior accountants and Supervisor to develop timely responses to auditor questions and other inquiries
• Develops a clear understanding of expected work paper approach and associated referencing techniques consistent with policy
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required 

Experience Qualifications

• Typically 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting preferred 
• Experience in Fortune 1000 size company (publicly traded) with high volume transactions and disciplined close process preferred 

Skills and Abilities

• Theoretical and practical grasp of India and US GAAP (Basic proficiency)
• Understanding of accounting processes and ERP systems (Basic proficiency)
• Basic understanding of Indian Tax laws and accounting standards 
• Experience in SOX control execution/documentation desirable (Basic proficiency)
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly in Excel (Basic proficiency)
• Effective verbal and written communications (Intermediate proficiency)
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills (Basic proficiency)
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and progressive environment (Basic proficiency)
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills (Intermediate proficiency)
• Ability to follow up on pending issues, take initiative and solve problems (Intermediate proficiency)