Senior Accountant / Subject Matter Expert General Ledger

Digiads Media; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Digiads Media is seeking a Senior Accountant / Subject Matter Expert – General Ledger to manage and review General Ledger and month-end close for US-based clients. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, and timely deliverables while maintaining clear client communication and adherence to control procedures.

The ideal candidate should have strong General Ledger expertise, reconciliation experience, and the ability to manage multiple accounting activities with meeting

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and General Ledger processes.
• Good understanding of US accounting and financial reporting.
• Ability to analyze and validate financial data accurately.
• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review General Ledger and month-end closing activities.
• Perform bank reconciliations, payroll accounting, income journals, sales tax workings/filings, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports and deliverables for management and clients.
• Monitor daily activities and performance of assigned preparers.
• Prepare error trackers and present RCA to management.
• Identify, track, and resolve unreconciled and aged items promptly.
• Follow up with clients to resolve outstanding reconciliation items.
• Communicate regularly with clients through email and calls.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned tasks as per client requirements.
• Maintain work allocation matrices and support monthly KPI/performance reporting.
• Escalate pending or critical issues to the appropriate management level.
• Ensure compliance with information security and internal control procedures.

Skills

General Ledger

US GAAP

Data analysis

Reconciliation

Deadline-driven

Oracle/M3/Yardi

MS Excel

Tools

Oracle

M3

Yardi

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description Senior Accountant / Subject Matter Expert – General Ledger

Position

Senior Accountant / Subject Matter Expert – General Ledger

Experience

• Senior Accountant: 3–5 years
• Subject Matter Expert: 5–8 years

Role Overview

Responsible for managing and reviewing General Ledger and month-end accounting activities for US-based companies, ensuring accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, timely deliverables, and effective client communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and review General Ledger and month-end closing activities.
• Perform bank reconciliations, payroll accounting, income journals, sales tax workings/filings, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports and deliverables for management and clients.
• Monitor daily activities and performance of assigned preparers.
• Prepare error trackers and present Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to management.
• Identify, track, and resolve unreconciled and aged items promptly.
• Follow up with clients to resolve outstanding reconciliation items.
• Communicate regularly with clients through email and calls.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned tasks as per client requirements.
• Maintain work allocation matrices and support monthly KPI/performance reporting.
• Escalate pending or critical issues to the appropriate management level.
• Ensure compliance with information security and internal control procedures.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and General Ledger processes.
• Good understanding of US accounting and financial reporting.
• Ability to analyze and validate financial data accurately.
• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with accounting software; Oracle, M3, or Yardi experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with teams and clients.

Ideal Candidate

A finance and accounting professional with strong General Ledger expertise, reconciliation experience, client-handling skills, and the ability to manage multiple accounting activities while meeting strict deadlines and quality standards.