Senior Accountant (US Accounting) Record To Report R2R

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Department: Client Accounting Services

Location: Hyderabad (Work from Office)

About Us:

Sentient Solutions is a fast-growing accounting outsourcing firm serving a diverse portfolio of clients across the United States. With a highly skilled team based in both the U.S. and India, we specialize in delivering fully customized accounting solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of CPA firms.

Leveraging the power of AI, process automation, and a scalable suite of services, Sentient empowers CPA firms to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and focus on strategic growth. Our commitment to quality and innovation ensures that our clients receive accurate, timely, and value-driven support.

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About the role:

As a Senior Accountant you will work independently with CPA firms and small-to-medium business (SMB) clients, managing end-to-end bookkeeping, month-end close processes, and financial reporting. You will work under the strategic guidance of a manager, consistently aiming to meet and exceed client expectations through accuracy, timeliness, and proactive communication.

Responsibilities:

• Take Ownership of task spreadsheets, GL reconciliation work papers, and proper documentation. Communicate Open Items and exceptions, to Clients/US team to resolve pending issues. Perform Balance Sheet Reconciliations and Month-end activity
• Stay current with respect to all new technical developments, especially in areas affecting client assignments. Assist with training staff in these areas / Obtain and maintain training certifications
• Consistently able to complete all Mid and Hi complex work, bookkeeping tasks, and analytical tasks (ex. Reading balance sheets, and financial analysis), and basic reporting tasks without any technical corrections from the reviewer.
• Act to resolve issues that prevent the team from working effectively.
• Coach others, recognize their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.
• Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations and Focus on Quality.
• Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in US Accounting experience or
• B. Com or MBA with CA Inter, 3 years articleship completed and 1-3 years of US Accounting Experience.
• CA/CMA Qualified with 0-3 years of US Accounting Experience (Added Advantage)
• Strong academic track record, minimum 60% or above
• Relevant work experience (i.e. internships, summer positions, school jobs) Strong Written and Spoken English with email etiquette.
• Experience of Handling a team size of 3-4 members in a previous firm.
• Understanding of industry specific accounting regulations and compliance requirements.
• Is proficient in the use of QBO, QBD, BDC, SAGE Intacct, Microsoft Office 365 Suite, and related software tools. Become Proficient in FloQast, Engagement, Advance Flow and other Reconciliation tools

Preferred Skills:

• Strong Written and Spoken English with email etiquette. Good understanding of cultural references specific to the US English
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to contribute to strategic planning and decision-making process

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