Staff Accountant (US GAAP | Revenue & Reconciliation)

We are seeking a Staff Accountant with hands-on experience working with U.S.-based companies and U.S. time zones. This is a remote role requiring alignment with U.S. business hours.

You will be responsible for core accounting functions including reconciliations, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and month-end close, while ensuring strong internal controls and supporting process automation.

This role is ideal for someone who can own accounting processes end-to-end and operate in a structured, review-driven environment.

• US Time Zone: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST
• India Time Zone: 6:30 PM – 3:30 AM IST
• Must be comfortable working night shift aligned with US teams
• 100% Remote

• Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and key balance sheet accounts
• Identify and resolve discrepancies including timing differences, missing entries, and duplicates
• Ensure all balances are accurate, supported, and audit-ready
  

• Apply U.S. GAAP (ASC 606) principles for revenue recognition
• Manage deferred revenue and ensure accurate monthly recognition
• Review billing data, contracts, and delivery/performance status to determine revenue vs deferrals
• Maintain proper supporting schedules and documentation
  

• Maintain prepaid expense schedules and ensure proper amortization

• Record accruals and adjustments during month-end close
• Identify and correct misclassifications or gaps in expense recognition
  

• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Support timely and accurate month-end close process
• Ensure all entries are properly documented and reviewed

• Work in an environment with review and approval controls (second-level sign-offs)
• Maintain clear documentation and audit trails
• Ensure compliance with internal control standards aligned with U.S. practices

• Work with QuickBooks or similar U.S.-based accounting systems
• Support bank integrations, automated workflows, and expense tools
• Help reduce manual journal entries through automation and process improvements

• 2–5 years of experience working with U.S.-based companies
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Hands-on experience with:
• Revenue recognition (ASC 606 basics)
• Account reconciliations
• Prepaids and accruals
• Experience with QuickBooks / NetSuite / SAP (US accounting environment)
• Comfortable working in a controlled environment with review & approval processes

• Experience in e-commerce / SaaS / subscription-based revenue

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  Exposure to deferred revenue and billing cycles (monthly/quarterly)
• Familiarity with tools like Shopify, Stripe, or similar
• Experience in process improvement or automation

• Someone who has actually worked in U.S. accounting environments (not just theoretical knowledge)
• Strong attention to detail with a controls mindset
• Ability to own accounting processes independently
• Interest in improving systems and reducing manual work

• Only have theoretical knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Cannot clearly explain revenue vs deferred revenue
• Have not worked with reconciliations in practice
• Prefer manual processes over automation
• Are not comfortable with review/approval-based environments

• Identify opportunities to automate recurring entries
• Work with bank feeds, bill pay tools, and integrations
• Reduce dependency on manual journal entries
• Support transition toward a more system-driven accounting environment