Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Department: Finance

Location: Bengaluru, IN

Reports to: Director, India Finance Head

Summary:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the proper recording of financial transactions as well as reconciliation of ledger general accounts and MIS reports.

Responsibilities:

• The Staff Accountant is expected to maintain the general ledger accounts and business transactions of the organization, applying the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This includes analytical work and thorough review of financial transactions. Specifically, this person will:
• Process and record cash receipts and other online banking transactions.
• Prepare assigned balance sheet account reconciliations on a daily or monthly basis (as assigned) and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner. This may involve collaborating with other departments to research and resolve issues.
• Review expense coding to appropriate general ledger and department accounts. Correspond with other departments to ensure proper accounting for purchases and expenses.
• Perform general account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, fixed assets, accruals and prepaid expenses.
• Collaborate with team members in finance and other departments to create process improvements. Promote good relations with other departments and with all clients and vendors.
• Analyze changes, fluctuations and trends in balance sheet and income statement line items. Responsible for AP function of invoice review and check cutting, including corporate and suspense refund disbursements.
• Provide annual audit support for both external audit and SOC operational audits and tax returns.

• Bachelors degree in related field, CA Intermediate preferred.
• 3 to 5 years experience in accounting or related field. Experience transitioning Finance and Accounts roles from Onshore teams to India is a strong plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various audiences including customers, team members, and clients, through written and verbal means.
• Solid organizational skills, ability to work across teams, ability to focus on broader goals and customer level details simultaneously, and ability to multi-task effectively.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS office application required
• Working knowledge of NetSuite preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail