Accountant - Fixed Asset/PO

SalesForce-ad; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SalesForce-ad in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage GL and Fixed Assets accounting, PO accruals, and SOX compliance. The role supports 10-Q/10-K processes and works with external auditors, offering exposure to multiple finance functions within a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should have 5+ years in accounting, 3+ years in US GAAP processes, and hands-on experience with ERP systems and reporting tools. Strong communication and process-improvement skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Accounting.
• 3+ years of relevant process experience with US GAAP.
• Experience in SOX control documentation / execution.
• Detail oriented, ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Hands-on experience reviewing POs from an accounting perspective and fixed assets reconciliations.
• Understanding of ERP systems and willingness to learn quickly (Workday etc.).

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly accounting close activities (journal entries, reconciliations, analytics).
• Prepare accounting entries for GL, Fixed Assets, PO accruals under US GAAP.
• Prepare financial statement flux variance analysis for management reporting.
• Support 10-Q and 10-K filings with schedules.
• Collaborate with business partners to provide financial insights and reporting.
• Maintain SOX documentation and assist in audits.
• Drive process improvements and automation across controllership tasks.
• Create and maintain process documentation.
• Deliver on ad-hoc projects as needed.

Skills

PO review

GL accounting

SOX controls

Financial analysis

Process improvement

ERP familiarity

Tools

Workday Financials

Blackline

eGRC360

Tableau

Hyperion

Microsoft Excel

Slack

Job description

The Experience

As a member of the Controllership SSC team, the candidate can expect to work in a fast-paced, non-traditional environment while building relationships within the accounting team and the larger organization (i.e. Finance & Strategy, Revenue Recognition/Management, Revenue Operations, Treasury, Tax, and Compliance).

Description

The Accountant is responsible for many aspects of general ledger-related activities focused on GL accounting, Fixed Assets accounting, Purchase Order accrual accounting, proper application of US GAAP, various accounting transactions, monthly and quarterly close and balance sheet account reconciliations. In addition, the role will be involved in the 10-Q and 10-K processes, participate in SOX compliance, and interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits. We are looking for someone who has excellent problem solving skills, is a strong communicator, thrives on process improvement, and enjoys working in a challenging, fast–paced environment to support our continued success. The position is based in Hyderabad and rolls up under Worldwide Controller Organization.

What You’ll Actually Be Doing

• Execute monthly accounting close activities and deliverables (i.e. journal entries, account reconciliations, analytics and reporting) of any controllership process
• Understand and prepare accounting entries for various financial activities, which may include GL accounting, Fixed Assets accounting, Purchase Order accrual accounting etc.
• Prepare monthly / quarterly financial statement flux variance analysis for management reporting
• Provide support to the 10-Q and 10-K reporting process, including preparing supporting schedules
• Work cross-functionally with and support our business partners by providing financial insights and relevant reporting
• Prepare SOX documentation including the EAE documentation as part of SOX control execution/compliance
• Understanding of SOX controls
• Assist in coordinating quarterly reviews, annual audits and SOX testing with internal and external auditors
• Work cross-functionally with the Regional and International accounting teams to ensure alignment and to drive process improvements
• Ability to quickly understand new processes identified and ready to work on such processes.
• Ability to work independently with the process owners to ensure that all tasks are completed on time and any changes communicated
• Create and maintain process documentation
• Deliver on ad-hoc projects / deliverables as necessary

You’re Our Person If…

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Accounting, analyzing information, attention to details, deadline oriented, thoroughness in the deliverables, spirit to work as a team and confidentiality
• 3+ years of relevant process experience (for the selected role) with ability to interpret and apply relevant US GAAP.
• Experience in SOX control documentation / execution
• Detail oriented, ability to multi-task and work independently
• Proven Experience: Strong hands‑on experience reviewing POs from an accounting perspective and a track record of accurately analyzing and processing period‑end accrual entries. Fixed assets accounting and reconciliations.
• Demonstrated expertise in GL accounting practices, specifically regarding PO review workflows and accrual analysis.
• Understanding of ERP systems and willingness to learn quickly. Knowledge of other tools such as Workday Financials, Blackline, eGRC360, Tableau, Hyperion, Microsoft Excel, Slack, etc. is desirable
• Strong organizational and verbal / written communication skills
• Passion in process improvement and automation
• Willing to work in a challenging environment
• Strong ability to respond quickly to various requests
• Must be a self‑starter - ability to self‑motivate, adapt to change and work in a fast‑paced environment