Senior Accountant (US GAAP – Client Facing Role)

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Internet Perks: Reimbursement up to ₹1000 / Month

About the Role:

Line Accountancy is seeking a proactive, dynamic, and experienced accounting professional with a strong grasp of US GAAP and hands-on experience using QuickBooks, Zoho, Xero, and other accounting tools. This is a client-facing role, directly interacting with US-based clients, requiring excellent communication, accountability, and reliability.

⚠️ Important: As this role involves direct client interaction, any consistent deviation or negligence in work can result in client-led termination of employment with Line Accountancy. We are looking for someone who is dependable and committed to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure month-end and year-end closing deadlines are consistently met.
• Review and monitor client bookkeeper activity to ensure accurate and consistent routine postings.
• Post and review journals to ensure proper coding and tie-out to source documentation.
• Compare posting activity against checklists to verify completeness for monthly closes.
• Alert the Accounting Manager of any financial irregularities or internal control concerns.
• Prepare and submit draft financial statements to the Director of Accounting Services within set deadlines:
• Income and Expense by Class
• Income and Expense (Current Month & YTD)
• Vendor Transactions (Current and Prior Month)
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for bank and balance sheet accounts:
• Ensure all entries are correctly coded.
• Identify and highlight non-current or unclassified items.
• Coordinate with bookkeepers and ensure follow-up in subsequent months.
• Collaborate with bookkeepers on a weekly cash flow forecast (4-week outlook), incorporating:
• AP aging
• Payroll activity
• Funding sources (e.g., ASP, fundraising, cafeteria receipts)
• Report submission due by noon every Thursday to the Accounting Manager and Director.
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc accounting tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of

  3+ years’ experience

  in a client-facing accounting role, preferably with US clients.
• In-depth knowledge of

  US GAAP

  .
• Must be working in US or EST time Zones
• Proficient in

  QuickBooks

  (mandatory), and working knowledge of

  Zoho, Xero

  , and similar platforms.
• Fluent in

  English – both verbal and written

  . Must be confident in presenting financial reports to clients.
• Willingness and ability to

  work EST hours (US Shift)

  . Preference given to those

  already working in US time zones

  .
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Able to multitask and prioritize deadlines independently.

Preferred Competencies:

• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Fluent in English
• US Work Hours Exposure
• Detail Orientation
• Deadline Sensitivity
• Client-Focused Mindset
• Problem Solving
• Proactive Communication

Why Join Line Accountancy?

• Work with a global client base in a fast-paced, growing environment.
• Gain exposure to diverse industries and accounting practices.
• Flexible remote work setting with structured expectations.
• Opportunity to take ownership of your work and make a real impact.
• Internet Fees Reimbursement

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