General Accountant

American Express Global Business Travel; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

American Express Global Business Travel in India is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to maintain the general ledger, reconcile accounts, and support month-end close processes.

You will prepare financial statements, manage invoices, and ensure GAAP compliance while coordinating with internal teams and external auditors to maintain accuracy and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–8 years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP principles.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and compile financial reports for management.
• Generate and distribute invoices and supporting documents.
• Track, categorize, and reconcile business expenses.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Respond to accounting inquiries from internal departments and external partners.

Skills

GAAP principles

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

5-8 years accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

What You’ll Do

• General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts; ensure accuracy of all entries
• Financial Transactions: Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other financial transactions
• Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and compile financial reports and statements for management review
• Invoice Processing: Generate, verify, and distribute invoices and supporting documentation
• Expense Management: Track, categorize, and reconcile business expenses
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all accounting records comply with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Month-End/Year-End Close: Assist with closing procedures and reconciliations
• Audit Support: Prepare documentation and support internal and external audit activities
• Stakeholder Communication: Respond to accounting inquiries from internal departments and external partners

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 5 -8 years of accounting experience
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong knowledge of GAAP principles
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, and attention to detail with accuracy
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Location Gurgaon, India

The #TeamGBT Experience

Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT. Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family. Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals. Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first. We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action. And much more!

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