Team Leader (Us Accoutning)

Pagaar India; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership growth opportunities

Exposure to international clients

Job summary

Safebooks Global in Ahmedabad is seeking a Team Leader for the US Accounting domain to oversee daily operations of the accounting team and ensure timely, accurate deliverables for US-based clients and CPAs. The role requires leadership experience and a proactive approach to managing client expectations and team performance.

The candidate should have strong technical knowledge in US accounting, familiarity with QuickBooks, Xero, ADP Payroll, and Excel, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• 5–8 years of experience in US Accounting, with 1–2 years in a team leadership or review role.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks (Online/Desktop), Xero, ADP Payroll, and Excel.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, 1099 compliance, and reconciliations.
• Excellent communication and team management skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines.
• Experience in a KPO/BPO/outsourcing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of accountants and bookkeepers handling multiple US clients.
• Review work prepared by team members – including bank reconciliations, AP/AR, payroll, and month-end closing.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and IRS guidelines.
• Manage client communication, addressing queries and ensuring timely delivery of reports.
• Provide training, guidance, and performance feedback to the team.
• Assist in preparation and review of financial statements, tax schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with internal departments (HR, Admin, IT) for smooth team operations.
• Identify process improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Report project status and key performance metrics to management.

Skills

US Accounting

Leadership

US GAAP

QuickBooks

Xero

ADP Payroll

Excel

Communication

Team Management

Outsourcing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

ADP Payroll

Excel

Job description

We have an urgent hiring requirement for Team Leader (US Accounting Domain):

Company: Safebooks Global

Experience Required: 5–8 Years (US Accounting Domain)

Working Hours: 5pm to 2am IST

About the Company

Safebooks Global is a fast-growing accounting outsourcing firm that provides bookkeeping, payroll, taxation, and audit support services to CPA firms and small to mid-sized businesses across the United States. Our mission is to deliver accurate, efficient, and reliable accounting support that drives real business growth for our clients.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Team Leader – US Accounting to oversee day-to-day operations of the accounting team, ensure timely and accurate deliverables, and maintain direct communication with US-based clients and CPAs.

The ideal candidate should have strong technical knowledge in US accounting, leadership experience, and a proactive approach to managing client expectations and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of accountants and bookkeepers handling multiple US clients
• Review work prepared by team members – including bank reconciliations, AP/AR, payroll, and month-end closing
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and IRS guidelines
• Manage client communication, addressing queries and ensuring timely delivery of reports
• Provide training, guidance, and performance feedback to the team
• Assist in preparation and review of financial statements, tax schedules, and supporting documentation
• Coordinate with internal departments (HR, Admin, IT) for smooth team operations
• Identify process improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency
• Report project status and key performance metrics to management

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce
• 5–8 years of experience in US Accounting, with at least 1–2 years in a team leadership or review role
• Proficiency in QuickBooks (Online/Desktop), Xero, ADP Payroll, and Excel
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, 1099 compliance, and reconciliations
• Excellent communication and team management skills
• Ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines
• Experience in a KPO/BPO/outsourcing environment preferred

Preferred Skills (Bonus Points)

• Familiarity with Bill.com, Gusto, Hubdoc, Expensify, or Lacerte
• Exposure to US tax forms (1040, 1120, 1065)
• Experience working directly with CPA firms

Competitive salary based on experience

Performance-based incentives and leadership growth opportunities

Exposure to international clients and continuous learning environment

Other

Requirements

• Immediate Joiner preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily functional duties in strict compliance with operational protocols.
• Coordinate actively with cross-departmental stakeholders to fulfill team goals.
• Prepare and maintain accurate operational records and performance summaries.
• Identify workflow improvements to increase daily output efficiency.
• Adhere strictly to corporate guidelines, quality benchmarks, and data confidentiality.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Recognized educational credential matching the role specifications.
• Proven prior working experience in a similar organizational setup.
• Good verbal communication and professional office etiquette.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large scale, high traffic systems.