Team Lead-US Accounting - F&A

Cognet Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,339,000 - 2,344,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognet Inc. in Chennai seeks an experienced Team Lead – US Finance & Accounting (F&A) to manage a 12-person processor team, work with US clients, and drive US accounting processes.

The role requires night shift (7:30 PM to 4:30 AM), office-only work mode, and a strong track record in GL, bank reconciliation, and P&L review.

Qualifications

• 6–9 years of experience in US Accounting / US F&A.
• Strong process knowledge in US Accounting and team handling skills; managed a team of 10–12 processors.
• Experience working with US clients is highly desirable.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently during night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end US accounting activities including Bank Reconciliation, General Ledger, and P&L review.
• Ensure accurate month-end and year-end close activities.
• Work with US clients to resolve accounting queries and discrepancies.
• Maintain compliance with US accounting standards and company policies.
• Prepare financial reports and support audits; identify process improvements and mentor the team.

Skills

US Accounting

Team Leadership

US Clients

Communication skills

Night shift

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

Job Title

Team Lead – US F&A

Location

Work from Office (No Hybrid / WFH / Remote)

Shift

Night Shift – 7:30 PM to 4:30 AM

Working Days

Monday to Friday (5 days a week)

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Team Lead – US Finance & Accounting (F&A) with strong exposure to US accounting processes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience handling US clients and managed a team of 12 processors.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end US accounting activities, including:
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • General Ledger (GL) accounting
  • Profit & Loss (P&L) review and analysis
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close activities
• Work closely with US clients to resolve accounting queries and discrepancies
• Maintain compliance with US accounting standards and company policies
• Prepare financial reports and support audits when required
• Identify process improvements and support team mentoring when needed

Requirements

Required Experience & Skills

• 6–9 years of experience in US Accounting / US F&A
• Strong process knowledge in US Accouting and good team handling skills. Managed a team of 10-12 processors
• Worked for US clients and open to work in night shift
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • General Ledger
  • P&L statements
• Prior experience working directly with US clients is highly desirable
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently during night shift

Work Mode & Schedule

• Work Mode: Office only (No Hybrid / No WFH / No Remote)
• Shift: Night Shift – 7:30 PM to 4:30 AM
• Days: Monday to Friday