Financial Consulting Associate - Finance As A Service

RSM US LLP; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP in Kolkata, India seeks an Accounts Payable professional with 2–6 years of P2P experience. The role requires handling end-to-end processes, vendor invoice validation, and reconciling discrepancies to support timely close. The candidate will work with global teams and ensure SOX compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in accounting or finance, demonstrates strong communication, and can manage multiple tasks with analytical precision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in accounting or finance completed.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to balance multiple responsibilities with analytical skills.
• Public accounting or professional services experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end P2P process: requisition, PO, invoice verification and payment.
• Review vendor invoices for accuracy, approvals, and policy compliance.
• Coordinate with procurement, finance and business teams to fix discrepancies.
• Perform vendor reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.
• Monitor GR/IR, open POs and aging reports for efficiency.
• Support month-end and year-end closes related to payables.
• Maintain vendor master data and ensure internal-control compliance.
• Assist in automation initiatives within P2P and process improvements.
• Ensure SOX compliance and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with global teams and respond to internal/vendor queries.

Skills

P2P experience

Accounts payable

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

SQL/ERP familiarity

Education

Bachelor's in accounting or finance

Tools

Intacct

NetSuite

Bill.com

SAP

Oracle

JDE

Blackline

Job description

Job Description:

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

Job description: -

• 2-6 years of experience in Procure-to-Pay / Accounts Payable processes, preferably in a shared services or multinational environment.

Responsibilities:

This is a hands-on position that requires transaction processing and account reconciliation skills. Duties include:

• Handle the end-to-end P2P process, including requisition creation, PO issuance, invoice verification, and payment processing.


• Review and validate vendor invoices for accuracy, proper approvals, and compliance with company policies.


• Coordinate with procurement, finance, and business teams to resolve discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, or PO/invoice mismatches.


• Perform vendor reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.


• Monitor GR/IR accounts, open POs, and aging reports to ensure process efficiency.


• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable and accruals.


• Maintain vendor master data and ensure periodic updates and compliance with internal controls.


• Assist in automation initiatives and process improvements within the P2P function.


• Ensure compliance with SOX, internal controls, and audit requirements.


• Collaborate with global teams and handle queries from internal stakeholders and vendors.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's in accounting or finance is required


• Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must (proactively communicates status, issues, conflicts, and priorities up, down and across the engagement team)


• Ability to balance multiple responsibilities simultaneously plus excellent analytical and decision-making skills


• Experience in a public accounting firm, consulting firm or other professional services environment preferred but not required


• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).


• Strong organizational skills along with the ability to meet deadlines.


• Ability to adapt to change effectively


• Experience with automated accounting systems (i.e. Intacct, NetSuite, Bill.com, Tallie, SAP, Oracle, JDE)


• Blackline experience preferred


• Knowledge and understanding of GAAP

Shift timing

• Shift timing would be 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM IST. During month end Close/transition period, the shift timing may require to be extended as needed. Candidate should be open to working in any shift as per business requirement.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/india.html.

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Indian Armed Forces; Indian Armed Forces Veterans, and Indian Armed Forces Personnel status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership.RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please send us an email at [e-mail].