Team Leader - US Accounting

Role & responsibilities

Leading, managing, and mentoring a team of accountants and bookkeepers to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
* Conducting monthly reviews of accounts and ensuring compliance with US accounting standards.
* Completing assigned work within deadlines while maintaining high levels of quality.
Performing and overseeing.

* Must be able to setup Account as per Balance Sheet & Profit & Loss Statement.

* Must know Payroll entries & Payroll reconciliation.

* Preparation and filing of 1099s, W-2s, 940s, and 941s.
* Payroll filings and recording payroll transactions in accounting software.
* Sales tax returns preparation and filing.
* Asset schedules and depreciation schedules.
* Review and approval of team members' work to ensure accuracy and compliance.
* Handling end-to-end accounting and bookkeeping tasks, including:
* Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) management.
* Bank Reconciliations, general ledger reviews, and adjustments.
* Preparation of Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, and Financial Statements

Preferred candidate profile

Key Responsibilities:
* Act as the primary point of contact for assigned US clients and ensure client satisfaction.
* Ensure compliance with US GAAP and IRS regulations in all accounting deliverables.
* Provide training and guidance to team members on software tools such as QuickBooks Online (QBO), QuickBooks Desktop (QBD), Xero, Sage, Bill.com, and Zoho Books.
* Coordinate with internal and client stakeholders to resolve discrepancies, address queries, and implement best practices.
* Identify areas for process improvement and lead automation/optimization initiatives

Required Education & Experience

Required Educational Qualification B. Com /M. Com / CA Inter / MBA (Finance/Accounting) / CPA / EA or equivalent.

Experience Minimum 3-5 Years Experience in US Accounting, preferably in a Team Lead or supervisory role.

Technical Skills:
* Strong expertise in US-specific accounting processes including 1099 preparation, W-2 reporting, and payroll filings.

* Solid understanding of asset schedules, depreciation schedules, and sales tax filings.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.

Soft Skills:
* Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
* Strong communication skills for client interaction and team coordination.
* Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

Software Knowledge QuickBooks / Xero / Sage / NetSuite/Bill.Com

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location: Mohali

Schedule: Day Shift (IST) / Evening shift (aligned with EST/US Time Zone).

Salary Negotiable (Salary will not be a constraint for deserving candidates).

Selection Process:
Step 1 : Written Test (In Person / Conducted on Secured VPN Network Platform).
Step 2 : Interview/s.