Accountant Staff - USA

Cogneesol; Mohali; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogneesol is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Executive to support accounting and taxation processing for US-based clients. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and timely processing while coordinating with internal teams.

You will handle foreign reporting, GL reviews, multi-state tax returns, and month-end activities. Strong English, Excel skills, and experience with AR/AP are required; familiarity with US clients is preferred.

Qualifications

• B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) or equivalent.
• Experience: 2–3 years US accounting / international accounting.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Accounts Receivable and Payable management with advanced knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist foreign reporting including Forms 5471/5472/8938/8621/8858/8865/1116/2555 and FBAR reporting.
• Perform basic GL review and reconciliations.
• Prepare multi-state tax returns and state apportionment calculations.
• Coordinate with internal reviewers and supervisors.
• Maintain proper documentation and file organization.
• Support month-end and reporting activities as required.
• Ability to meet daily deadlines.
• Prepare Business Tax Returns including Forms 1120, 1120S, and 1065.

Skills

US accounting

MS Excel

English communication

AR/AP management

GL reconciliation

Attention to detail

Education

B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance)

Tools

Aderant ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Executive to support accounting and taxation processing activities for US-based clients. The role focuses on accuracy, compliance, and timely processing while working closely with internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with foreign reporting requirements including Forms 5471, 5472, 8938, 8621, 8858, 8865, 1116, 2555, and FBAR reporting.
• Perform basic GL review and reconciliations
• Prepare multi-state tax returns and state apportionment calculations.
• Coordinate with internal reviewers and supervisors
• Maintain proper documentation and file organization
• Support month-end and reporting activities as required
• Ability to meet daily deadlines
• Prepare Business Tax Returns including Forms 1120, 1120S, and 1065.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Qualification: B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) or equivalent
• Experience: 23 years (US accounting / International accounting)
• Good written and verbal English communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced MS Excel skills including V lookups and pivot tables
• Accounts Receivable and Payable management with advance knowledge

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to US accounting environment
• Experience with AP and AR Process
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Aderant, excel etc.
• Prior experience working with US clients

Work Expectations

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness to work in US time zones
• Comfortable working in a process-driven environment
• Prior Experience in bookkeeping, reconciliations & Payroll