F&A (US Accounting) SME-1, Process Associate-2

About the job - You will be responsible for managing the complete set of books of accounts for assigned US clients. Major functions in this role will include-

Accounting - Post transactions accurately and on time, manage US clients accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, reconcile the books of account and close the books monthly. Review the books for accuracy and completeness.

Provide solutions - Research and offer solutions to various accounting challenges faced by the clients under your management.

Communication - Ensure regular and timely communication with clients. Ensure fast response to client queries and concerns over email, chats and phone.

Responsibilities and Expectations - This job will entail following responsibilities and expectations -

• Post financial transactions in an ERP based accounting software.
• Balance Sheet, Credit Card and Bank reconciliations.
• Accounts Payable - record and pay vendor bills, Make new Vendors in the software
• Accounts Receivable - Record customer invoices, post payments to correct invoices, follow up with customers about overdue invoices on email/phone.
• Monthly close and reporting - reconcile and review books of accounts within prescribed deadlines each month.
• Communicate directly with clients - providing updates, seeking information, addressing concerns and troubleshooting issues.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree - B.Com Graduate/CA Inter/CA
• 3-4 years of accounting experience for Subject Matter Expert with the ability to work independently and manage a team.
• 1-2 years of accounting experience for Process Associate
• Strong understanding of accrual based accounting. Knowledge of US GAAP would be an asset.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to work in a fast- paced environment with a commitment to deliver quality work within prescribed deadlines.
• Willingness to put in extra hours to meet client demands.
• Could be working in a BPO environment handling similar assignments OR working for a captive accounting back end in a India for US Operations Working for captive handling the overall accounting for US client from India
• Should be well -versed working on excel including the ability to prepare pivot tables and run macros in excel