Senior Accountant

r3 Consultant; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm located in India, Maharashtra, is seeking a Senior Accountant II to manage general ledger and financial reporting. The candidate must have a strong understanding of GAAP, extensive accounting experience, and advanced skills in MS Office, particularly Excel. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, conducting account reconciliations, and collaborating with team members. This role offers an opportunity to lead accounting functions and is ideal for candidates with a CPA or similar qualifications.

Qualifications

• 7 years of general ledger accounting experience with mid-to-large-size companies.
• Thorough working knowledge of GAAP.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office products, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger account reconciliations and analyses.
• Participate in month-end closings and prepare journal entries.
• Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations.

Skills

Planning/Organization Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Adaptability

Education

4-year Accounting Degree

CPA or CPA Candidates Preferred

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Great Plains

PeopleSoft Accounting Software

Job description

Job Title: Senior Accountant II

Job Code:

Reports to: Manager, Accounting

FLSA: Exempt

Department: Corporate Accounting

Revision Date: 06-2024

BASIC PURPOSE: The Senior Accountant II has a thorough working knowledge of GAAP, general ledger and financial reporting skills, coupled with solid analytic and interpersonal skills. Position encompasses performance in the areas of general ledger, fixed assets, accounts payable as well as other general accounting functions. The Senior Accountant II will take a leadership role in some of these areas, while assisting Senior and Staff Accountants with completing their assigned tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform timely general ledger account reconciliations and analyses.
• Participate in month end closings–preparing the more complex journal entries and preparing and maintaining various account reconciliations for certain significant accounts.
• Review and approve certain journal entries prepared by Staff and Senior Accountants.
• Review and approve certain account reconciliations prepared by Staff and Senior Accountants.
• Prepare month-end closing packages.
• Prepare balance sheet and income statement analytical analysis monthly and explain any major variances to budget and prior year.
• Review certain schedules prepared by Staff and Senior Accountants.
• Participate in year-end audit preparation and quarterly reviews.
• Review actual results as compared to prior period, budget and forecast amounts.
• Advise Staff Accountants regarding the handling of non-routine accounting and reporting transactions.
• May assist in the daily banking requirements.
• Collaborate with other Corporate and field departments to support the Accounting department’s overall goals and objectives.
• Involved in special projects/analyses which require extensive use of Excel and the handling of large amounts of data manipulation.
• Proactive in identifying workflow process improvements / efficiencies.
• Additional projects and tasks as assigned by accounting department leaders.
• Assist Manager in ASC805 acquisition related processes including Opening Balance Sheet procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to Manager, Accounting

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-year Accounting Degree Required, CPA Or CPA Candidates Preferred.
• 7 years of general ledger accounting experience with mid-to-large-size companies.
• Thorough working knowledge of GAAP.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office products, Excel, Word and PowerPoint (VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables).
• Experience With Great Plains And/or PeopleSoft Accounting Software Preferred.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

Skills

• Planning/Organization Skills – Prioritize and plan work activities effectively and efficiently; strong organization (including work papers skills), communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Interpersonal Skills – Work cooperatively and respectfully seeking to minimize bureaucratic behavior and achieve objectives.
• Problem Solving Skills – Demonstrate ability to analyze a problem through to resolution.
• Ownership – Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness of tasks assigned; monitor work and provide quality output.
• Adaptability – Manage competing demands and changing priorities.
• Assists and develops other staff members by sharing knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and attention to detail along with strong analytical skills.

Abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally across a broad corporate landscape.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance but also a team player sharing project responsibilities.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and show flexibility as needed.
• Ability to work under deadline pressures while maintaining a positive work environment.

Behaviors

• Demonstrate dependability, initiative, and accountability.
• Demonstrate company loyalty by supporting company goals and enforcement and modeling of company policies.
• Communicate and work in a respectful, supportive manner with all teammates.

WORK CONDITIONS

Must possess comfort in learning, training, and engaging with others virtually through Microsoft Teams and Zoom.