Accountant - Accounts Payable & General Accounting

Fineline India Id Solutions; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Fineline Technologies seeks a meticulous Staff Accountant in Chennai for general ledger management and financial operations. The role covers journal entries, month-end and year-end closing, and accounts payable oversight, with cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid setup.

The ideal candidate will have a accounting degree, 2–4 years of experience, strong MS Excel skills, and a solid grounding in GAAP, reconciliations, and financial controls. Night shift flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 2 to 4 years of relevant accounting experience preferred.
• Intermediate MS Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, and SUMIFS.
• Good understanding of general accounting principles, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger records.
• Support monthly and year-end closing activities.
• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts, bank accounts, and intercompany loan accounts.
• Prepare account analyses and financial reports as required.
• Monitor accounts payable and review employee expense reports.
• Investigate and resolve banking discrepancies, fee anomalies, and other accounting issues.
• Assist with budget preparation and financial forecasting.
• Support audit preparation and coordination.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies accurately and promptly.
• Collaborate with the finance team and provide cross-functional backup when required.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with established accounting procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

MS Excel

Job description

Company: Fineline Technologies (www.finelinetech.com)

Founded: 1998

Headquarters: Norcross, Georgia, USA.

Global Presence: Operations in the U.S., Canada, China, Europe, India, and Africa

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location : Chennai

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the company's accounting and financial operations. The role involves general ledger management, journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end and year-end closing activities, accounts payable monitoring, and financial reporting. The candidate will also assist with budgeting, forecasting, audits, and maintaining internal financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger records.
• Support monthly and year-end closing activities.
• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts, bank accounts, and intercompany loan accounts.
• Prepare account analyses and financial reports as required.
• Monitor accounts payable and review employee expense reports.
• Investigate and resolve banking discrepancies, fee anomalies, and other accounting issues.
• Assist with budget preparation and financial forecasting.
• Support audit preparation and coordination.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies accurately and promptly.
• Collaborate with the finance team and provide cross-functional backup when required.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with established accounting procedures.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 2 to 4 years of relevant accounting experience preferred.
• Intermediate MS Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, and SUMIFS.
• Good understanding of general accounting principles, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet reporting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NetSuite or other accounting/ERP software.
• Familiarity with order processing systems and financial reporting tools.
• Working knowledge of month-end close processes and internal financial controls.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Work Location: Sholinganallur, Chennai
• Work Mode: Work from Office (Hybrid)
• Shift: Night Shift (7:00 PM to 4:00 AM IST)