US Accounting Specailist

Unicon Pharma; Telangana; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Unicon Pharma seeks a US Accounting Executive to manage US accounting operations from its Hyderabad office. The role covers billing, AR, payroll, and tax compliance with a US night shift schedule (6:30 PM – 4:00 AM IST).

You will handle invoicing, reconcile data, payroll support for W-2 consultants, and month-end close using QuickBooks/ADP/Gusto. Strong English communication and independent work are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–10 years of relevant US accounting experience.
• Strong QuickBooks experience.
• Knowledge of US payroll, AR/AP, and tax processes.
• Proficient in Excel and reconciliations.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work US night shift hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly/bi-weekly client invoicing and billing.
• Reconcile timesheets and billing data via VMS/MSP portals.
• Manage AR, collections, payments, cash application and aging.
• Coordinate with clients and account managers to resolve discrepancies.
• Support payroll for W-2 consultants and staff using payroll software.
• Validate payroll inputs like hours, overtime, rates, deductions.
• Maintain QuickBooks records: AR, AP, journals, reconciliations.
• Support US federal tax compliance and coordination with CPAs.
• Manage state tax registrations and filings.
• Prepare accounting, AR aging, payroll, and management reports.
• Assist audits, tax filings, month-end/year-end close and reporting.

Skills

US accounting knowledge

AR/AP processing

Payroll processing

Tax compliance

Excel proficiency

English communication

Independent work

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

ADP

Paychex

Gusto

Job description

Job Title: US Accounting Executive

Location: Durgam Cheruvu, Hyderabad Office-based

Shift: US Night Shift | 6:30 PM 4:00 AM IST

Experience: 5 to 10 Years

Company Overview:

Unicon is a Life Sciences staffing and solutions company serving pharma, biotech, and medical device clients across the US. We are looking for an experienced US Accounting Executive to manage US accounting operations, including billing, AR, payroll, bookkeeping, and federal/state tax compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage weekly/bi-weekly client invoicing and billing based on approved timesheets, POs, contracts, and billing rates.
• Reconcile timesheets and billing data through VMS/MSP portals
• Manage AR, collections, payment follow-ups, cash application, and aging reports.
• Coordinate with clients, and account managers to resolve billing and payment discrepancies.
• Support bi-weekly/semi-monthly payroll for W-2 consultants and internal employees using QuickBooks, ADP, Paychex, Gusto, or similar platforms.
• Validate payroll inputs, including hours, overtime, pay rates, deductions, and employee changes.
• Maintain QuickBooks records, including AP, AR, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and month-end activities.
• Support US federal tax compliance, including federal withholding, FICA, FUTA, W-2/W-3, 1099, and coordination with external CPAs/tax advisors.
• Manage and track state tax registrations, SUTA/UI requirements, state filings, annual reports, and renewals.
• Maintain federal and state compliance calendars and ensure timely submission of required information.
• Prepare accounting, AR aging, collections, payroll, and management reports.
• Support audits, tax filings, month-end/year-end close, and financial reporting.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
• 510 years of relevant experience, preferably in US accounting or US staffing.
• Strong hands-on experience with QuickBooks.
• Good knowledge of US accounting, AR/AP, payroll, and tax processes.
• Working knowledge of US federal and state payroll taxes, including FICA, FUTA, federal withholding, SUTA/UI.
• Experience with US payroll and tax compliance is preferred.
• Strong Excel and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Willingness to work US night shift hours.