Financial Accountant

CommentSold; India; Remoto; INR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

CommentSold is seeking a highly analytical Financial Accountant to manage the General Ledger and compensation-related accounting in a remote India setup. The role focuses on month-end close, reconciliations, and US GAAP compliance across balance sheets.

The ideal candidate will have deep US GAAP knowledge, strong data integrity focus, and the ability to handle complex reconciliations in a fast-paced environment. Collaboration with HR, Legal, and Operations is required.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA or progress toward CPA is highly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Advanced Excel skills with Pivot Tables and XLOOKUP are mandatory.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and record monthly journal entries for various functional areas.
• Perform timely balance sheet reconciliations across accounts.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis with commentary on budget-to-Actual and period-over-period variances.
• Continuously evaluate accounting workflows to identify opportunities for automation and efficiency within the close cycle.
• Lead the technical accounting for compensation accruals and reconcile payroll-related GL data.

Conhecimentos

US GAAP

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA (preferred)

Descrição da vaga

Job Description: Financial Accountant (General Ledger & Compensation Focus)

Location: Remote/India

Department: Finance & Accounting

Reports To: Accounting Manager

Time: 4:00PM - 1:00AM

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and technical Financial Accountant to join our finance team. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the General Ledger through robust reconciliation processes and accurate month-end close execution. While this position oversees technical accounting for compensation and benefits, it is a broad-based role responsible for the reconciliation of various complex financial accounts and the maintenance of US GAAP compliance across the balance sheet.

The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of US GAAP, a passion for data integrity, and the ability to manage sophisticated financial reconciliations in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & General Ledger

• Journal Entries: Prepare and record monthly journal entries for various functional areas, ensuring all transactions are supported by appropriate documentation.


• Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Perform timely and accurate reconciliations for a broad range of balance sheet accounts.


• Variance Analysis: Conduct monthly flux analysis of income statement and balance sheet accounts, providing meaningful commentary on budget-to-actual and period-over-period variances.


• Process Automation: Continuously evaluate accounting workflows to identify opportunities for automation and efficiency within the close cycle.

Compensation & Benefits Accounting

• Accrual Management: Lead the technical accounting for global compensation, including the calculation and recording of month-end accruals for salaries, bonuses, commissions, and PTO.


• Accounting Reconciliations: Perform comprehensive reconciliations between third-party payroll provider reports and the General Ledger to ensure accounting accuracy.

Compliance & Audit

• Audit Support: Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors, preparing workpapers and providing technical explanations for financial statement line items.


• Internal Controls: Maintain and improve internal control procedures to ensure the safeguarding of assets and accuracy of financial reporting.


• Special Projects: Assist with ad-hoc financial reporting, technical accounting research, and the implementation of new accounting standards as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 4+ years of professional accounting experience, with a strong preference for candidates coming from a mid-to-large corporate environment or a \"Big 4\" / mid-tier public accounting firm.


• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required. CPA or progress toward CPA is highly preferred.


• Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, with specific experience in accruals, compensation accounting, and general ledger maintenance.


• Excel Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills are mandatory (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, and the ability to manage and audit complex workbooks).


• Analytical Mindset: Demonstrated ability to reconcile disparate data sources and identify root causes of financial variances.

Professional Attributes

• Meticulous Detail: You have a \"zero-defect\" mindset when it comes to reconciliations and financial accuracy.


• Analytical Thinking: You don't just move numbers; you understand the \"why\" behind the transactions.


• Discretion: Ability to handle sensitive financial information with the highest level of confidentiality.


• Proactive Communication: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners in HR, Legal, and Operations.