US Accountant

Role & responsibilities

The US Accountant will be responsible for managing end-to-end accounting operations for US-based entities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, maintaining accurate financial records, and delivering timely financial reporting. The role requires strong knowledge of US accounting practices, financial analysis, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end closing activities.

• Manage end-to-end accounting operations for US-based entities.
• Handle accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and general ledger (GL) activities.
• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, including accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.
• Perform variance analysis, identify discrepancies, and provide explanations for financial fluctuations.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports and financial MIS.
• Ensure compliance with US accounting standards, tax regulations, and applicable statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with US-based clients, stakeholders, and external auditors for accounting and audit-related matters.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning.
• Support federal and state tax reporting requirements and coordinate with tax professionals wherever required.
• Monitor internal financial controls and identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support business decisions.

Preferred candidate profile

• Semi-Qualified CA / CMA / CPA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• 4-5 years experience in US Accounting, preferably in an accounting outsourcing, consulting, or shared services environment.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and US accounting practices.
• Hands-on experience in managing accounting operations for US-based entities.
• Familiarity with US federal and state tax requirements.
• Experience in month-end closing, financial reporting, general ledger management, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or Oracle.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to prepare and analyse financial statements and management reports.