Senior Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of US GAAP technical accounting domains, which include ASC 842 lease accounting, the amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation, debt accounting (issuance costs, short-term/long-term reclassification, interest accruals), as well as the mark-to-market valuation of derivatives and cash-flow hedges.

• Prepare and assist in the creation of US GAAP financial statements, encompassing initial drafts, roll-forwards, and supporting schedules.

• Conduct research and document technical accounting positions and memos in accordance with US GAAP and company policies.

• Execute US general-ledger accounting tasks, including journal entries, accruals, allocations, AR bad-debt provisioning, and other month-end entries.

• Compile the monthly cash-flow statement and assist in consolidated cash-flow and debt reporting.

• Complete assigned balance-sheet reconciliations and FloQast checklist items within tight deadlines, ensuring all items are well substantiated.

• Carry out monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring accurate matching of all transactions and timely investigation and resolution of variances.

• Manage US payroll accounting and reconciliations, collaborating with the payroll team to ensure clear segregation of payroll execution from payroll accounting, with full reconciliation each period.

• Provide US audit support by preparing PBC schedules, addressing auditor inquiries, and maintaining documentation that is audit-ready.

• Uphold robust internal controls and segregation of duties across general ledger and payroll processes.

• Execute and document SOX controls for assigned processes, support SOX walkthroughs and control testing, and collaborate with internal and external auditors to address any control deficiencies.

• Support and guide other members of the general ledger team on complex accounting issues, while partnering with the regional (APAC) team on cross-entity initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

• Approximately 5–8 years of post-qualification experience in accounting, with considerable exposure to US GAAP.

• Practical experience with US general ledger accounting, month-end closing processes, financial statement preparation, and technical accounting (leases, debt, stock compensation, derivatives).

• Experience in supporting external audits and preparing audit schedules.

• Hands-on experience with SOX compliance, including the operation and documentation of internal controls, supporting walkthroughs, control testing, and remediation of deficiencies in a SOX 404 environment.

• Strong working knowledge of US payroll accounting and reconciliations.

• Proficient in ERP/accounting systems and reconciliation tools (e.g., NetSuite/Oracle, FloQast, or similar) and advanced MS Excel skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail, a controls-first approach, and the ability to adhere to tight close timelines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the flexibility to align with US business hours during close and audit periods.

🏝️ Benefits

• Access to CuraLinc, providing employees with health and wellness tips and practices.

• Wellness Fridays extending until December 2026.