Accountant I

PAE Government Services Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

PAE Government Services Inc. is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support the International Finance Group and uphold accurate financial records.

The role involves ledger maintenance, month-end close tasks, and cross‑functional coordination across AP, Payroll, and Billing. A bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least one year of accounting experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficiency with finance-related databases and Microsoft tools.
• Excellent Excel skills and basic Access knowledge.
• Ability to extract data, manipulate it, and generate reports.
• Numerical accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and close ledger accounts using standard accounting practices.
• Perform month/quarter/annual close activities including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Establish and maintain accurate financial records.
• Follow accounting policies across AP, Time & Labor, Payroll, Billing, and Cash Management.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to gather information and resolve routine issues.
• Prepare foreign vendors withholding tax payable reports.
• Assist in collecting information for SEC reporting, audits, and external/internal reporting.

Skills

Accounting principles

Relational databases

MS applications

Excel

Access

Data extraction

Report generation

Numerical accuracy

Prioritization

Independent work

AI fluency

AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Access

Microsoft applications

Relational databases

Job description

Principal Accountabilities (Typical duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or contract)

• Apply knowledge of accounting principles to activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts.
• Perform month/quarter/annual close activities which may include Intercompany billings, preparing journal entries, assisting in account reconciliations, preparing reports and resolving issues as needed.
• Establish and maintain accurate financial records.
• Learn and follow relevant accounting policies and program procedures across AP, Time & Labor, Payroll, Billing, and Cash Management.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather required information and resolve routine issues.
• Maintain and update simple trackers, templates, and reports as assigned.
• Prepare foreign vendors withholding tax payable reports.
• Assist in collecting information from program offices or other departments for SEC reporting, external/internal reporting, and audit requests.
• Prepare support for reconciliations.
• Provide administrative and data entry services to the International Finance Group.
• Position may be assigned to specific accounting function (e.g., close/process, enterprise analysis, reporting/support) and may require additional or specific job duties related to assigned function which are not aforementioned.
• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned to the position by senior management.

Reporting Relationships

Title of Direct Report(s): No direct reports

Title of Supervisor: Field Finance Sr Specialist - International Finance Group

Knowledge & Skills

• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Demonstrate proficiency in finance and accounting relational databases and Microsoft applications.
• Strong computer skills in Excel and reasonable knowledge in Access.
• Ability to perform data extraction and manipulation and generate reports.
• Ability to work with numbers and complete assignments with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments, work with little supervision.

Required Skillset

• Data-driven and continuous learning mindset — Candidates should demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to learn new technologies quickly, including leveraging AI to automate repetitive tasks, synthesize information, improve communication, and accelerate problem solving while maintaining human judgment and accountability.
• Ability to evaluate and apply emerging technologies — Candidates should be comfortable assessing new AI-enabled tools and processes, identifying practical use cases, validating outputs, understanding limitations/risk, and incorporating AI responsibly into day-to-day work.
• Demonstrated AI fluency and workflow integration — Candidates should have experience using AI tools to enhance workflows, productivity, decision-making, customer experiences, business outcomes, or operational efficiency.

Experience & Education

• Minimum one (1) year of previous accounting experience.
• Successful completion of a minimum of one year as an intern with Amentum, supporting various AIBS departments, demonstrating solid performance, reliability, and the capability to manage operational activities effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

Normal office environment. Travel No travel required.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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