Accounting Manager

Jobtailor; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior finance leader in Chennai to manage comprehensive accounting functions, including payroll, AR/AP, and month-end closes. You will oversee reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance with US GAAP, while mentoring finance staff and coordinating with auditors.

The role requires 8–10 years in healthcare finance or related fields, with a CPA preferred and strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, healthcare finance, or related field.
• 8–10 years of healthcare finance, accounting, treasury, or related experience.
• CPA preferred or relevant certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting functions, including general accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Oversee monthly balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Perform and review general-ledger reconciliations.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close and financial reporting.
• Analyze, review, verify, and post transactions to journals and ledgers.
• Investigate and correct accounting entries as needed.
• Prepare and review reports and ad hoc analyses for internal and external purposes.
• Support accounts receivable processes, ensuring billing accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain the billing system and generate invoices; manage client invoicing records.
• Monitor aging balances and assess collectability; ensure revenue complies with US GAAP.
• Assist auditors with periodic audits of financial records and statements.
• Reconcile and adjust bank accounts to manage cash flow.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Finance

CPA

Tools

Great Plains

ERP Software

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

• Manage daily activities across accounting functions, including general accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Oversee monthly balance-sheet reconciliations
• Perform and review general-ledger account reconciliations
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close and financial reporting
• Analyze, review, verify, and post transactions to journals, ledgers, and other records
• Investigate and correct accounting entries as needed
• Prepare and review reports and ad hoc analyses for internal and external purposes
• Support the accounts receivable process, ensuring billing accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain the billing system and generate and send invoices
• Maintain client invoicing and bill-payment records
• Monitor aging balances and assess collectability
• Ensure revenue recorded complies with US GAAP
• Assist internal and external auditors with periodic audits of financial records and statements
• Reconcile and adjust bank accounts to manage cash flow
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government and tax requirements
• Oversee, mentor, and support the growth of assigned Finance staff
• Administer departmental policies and procedures and evaluate results and performance
• Assist with developing budgets, strategic plans, and policies
• Perform special projects and other assigned duties

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, accounting, healthcare finance or related field preferred
• At least eight to ten years (8-10) in healthcare finance, accounting, treasury or related field
• Prior Management Experience preferred
• CPA preferred
• In-depth understanding of accounting and finance concepts and principles
• Ability to read, understand, and apply state/federal laws, regulations, and policies
• Strong leadership/management skills
• Strong presentation development and delivery skills
• Strong knowledge in accounting and/or finance
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong time management, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Strong knowledge of Outlook and Great Plains software or equivalent Enterprise Resource Planning software
• Strong math skills
• Ability to communicate with diverse personalities in a tactful, mature, and professional manner
• Ability to remain flexible and work within a collaborative and fast-paced environment
• Ability to deliver high-quality service excellence with high attention to detail
• Understanding of and compliance with company policies and procedures

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing accounting functions, including general accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and local regulations. Proven ability to lead finance teams, develop budgets, and deliver high-quality financial reporting and analysis.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• CPA
• Healthcare Finance
• Accounting Management
• Financial Reporting
• US GAAP Compliance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• General Accounting
• Payroll Management
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Balance-Sheet Reconciliation
• General-Ledger Reconciliation
• Financial Analysis
• Budget Development
• Cash Flow Management
• Tax Compliance

Soft Skills

• Leadership Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Interpersonal Communication
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Finance
• CPA

Industry Keywords

• Healthcare Finance
• Accounting Principles
• Financial Regulations
• Compliance
• Auditing

Tools & Technologies

• Great Plains Software
• Enterprise Resource Planning Software
• Microsoft Outlook