Senior Process Associate

CogNet; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognet HRO in Chennai, India, is seeking a finance professional with 4–6 years of US finance experience to join our accounting team and help ensure accurate financial records.

You will prepare and post journal entries, manage AP/AR, perform bank and GL reconciliations, and support month-end close and US tax-related activities, while adhering to US GAAP. The role requires night shifts and strong attention to detail, with a Bachelor's or Master's in accounting/finance; CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Working knowledge of AP/AR, Journal Entries, and Reconciliations.
• Understanding of US GAAP.
• Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, basic formulas).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to work in a mandatory night shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post Journal Entries accurately and timely.
• Handle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) activities.
• Perform Bank Reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Conduct General Ledger (GL) Reconciliations.
• Assist in financial reporting and month-end close activities.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP standards.
• Support accounting processes related to US taxation (knowledge preferred but not mandatory).
• Handle email communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records with strong attention to detail.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to meet deadlines.

Skills

US GAAP

Journal entries

AP/AR

Excel

Communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master's in Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

About Us

Cognet HRO is a leading Business Process Outsourcing Services Company providing full range of HR and F&A services to US based clients ,With over 17 years of rich experience in Payroll Tax, Benefits S & HR Administration, Finance & Accounting , Sales Support. CogNet has been serving the PEO, ASO, HRO and HR Technology spaces since our inception. We help organizations extend their capabilities through simplified implementation, productivity performance measured to the minute, easy collaboration, and transparent pricing built around real time utilization. Our extensive expertise, data library, and workflow development tools accelerates the client implementation process .We have developed a deep expertise of process and technology in our Services , which allows us to rapidly deliver value to our clients. Cognet has been delivering outsourced solutions to the clients around the Globe.

Job Description

• Prepare and post Journal Entries accurately and timely.
• Handle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) activities.
• Perform Bank Reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Conduct General Ledger (GL) Reconciliations.
• Assist in financial reporting and month-end close activities.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP standards.
• Support accounting processes related to US taxation (knowledge preferred but not mandatory).
• Handle email communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records with strong attention to detail.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to meet deadlines.

Experience Level

4-6 years of experience in US finance, or accounting, payroll tax,

Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or other relevant certifications preferred.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Working knowledge of AP/AR, Journal Entries, and Reconciliations.
• Understanding of US GAAP.
• Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, basic formulas preferred).Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to work in a mandatory night shift.