Staff Accountant

Company Description

GKM Inc is a growing BPO company specializing in Finance & Accounting services, including US Accounting, Taxation, and Audit Services. Established by professionals with extensive industry experience, the company offers a breadth of services such as audit & assurance, transaction advisory, tax planning, and payroll processing. With a team of Certified Public Accountants, Chartered Accountants, and experienced managers, GKM caters to clients across various industries and sizes globally. The company is committed to delivering high-quality, tailored financial solutions to businesses and accounting firms in the US, as well as services to US and Indian expats and inpats.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Staff Accountant, based in Coimbatore. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for preparing and maintaining financial records, performing account reconciliations, assisting with month-end close, and supporting the preparation of financial statements. Additional duties include ensuring compliance with accounting standards, preparing tax returns, and collaborating with teams for accurate financial reporting.

●       Work closely with the Accounting Manager to maintain proper accounting processes across multiple international entities.

●       Provide day-to-day accounting support via order-to-cash processing, journal entry preparation, accounts payable processing, and accounts receivable oversight.

●       Take full ownership of the accounts payable function, including vendor onboarding, bill entry, and conducting weekly AP reviews to ensure timely and accurate payment processing.

●       Manage accounts receivable with a focus on maintaining an industry-standard Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). This includes conducting weekly aging reviews with the Accounting Manager, reaching out directly to delinquent customers, and escalating unresolved issues as needed.

●       Apply cash receipts and disbursements daily, prepare weekly cash activity reports, support cash forecasting, and reconcile operating cash accounts.

●       Assist with external audits for multiple international entities, including preparation of audit schedules and obtaining requested support.

Contribute to the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes through reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, posting of monthly credit card activity, analysis of vendor spend, and other assignments as directed by the Accounting Manager.

Qualification

●       You have a degree in Accounting or Finance

●       You have 3+ years of working with tech companies or in public or private accounting

●       You have a strong knowledge of international accounting standards and accounting rules

●       You are a self-starter with great communication who can thrive in a fast-paced environment

●       You have a strong attention to detail, communication, and high degree of analytical and problem-solving skills

●       You have experience using NetSuite, Bill.com, Expensify, FloQast, or similar accounting software.