Staff Accountant

Job Description

Role & responsibilities Position Summary: This position will be based out of the Vadodara, India office. The Staff Accountant will be hands-on and will be responsible for providing management with financial information by researching and analysing accounts, reviewing fluctuations, and monitoring financial transactions and changes to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to respond to questions and special requests from internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner. It is essential that the Staff Accountant be accountable, detail oriented, and adaptable to ensure deadlines are met timely and with a high degree of accuracy. Responsibilities Follow established accounting procedures and providing recommendations for improvement. Assist with the monthly close process by preparing adjusting journal entries, performing detailed account analysis, and providing deliverables to senior management. Cleanse and manipulate data for entry into ERP system including data summarization and validation. Maintain detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts and P&L accounts. Prepare and deliver detailed analyses and comprehensive explanations of transactions including documentation for external auditors. Assist with ad-hoc special projects as needed. Preferred candidate profile Bachelors degree in accounting or finance. 1-3+ years of experience in Corporate Accounting and/or Auditing. Studying for CPA or equivalent, preferred Quantitative aptitudes and experience in building scalable solutions and processes to solve problems, strengthen internal controls, and increase quality. Must be proficient in Excel. Strong written and verbal communication skills.