US Bookkeeper

Inkle; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Health insurance

Stock options

Work-from-home days (10/year)

Job summary

Inkle, a US tax and accounting software startup with a base in Bangalore, seeks a US Bookkeeper to own client bookkeeping end-to-end for US clients. You will reconcile accounts, prepare statements, and ensure GAAP compliance while communicating with founders and finance leaders to deliver timely, audit-ready numbers.

Based in Bengaluru, you will work in-office during IST hours (3 pm–12 am or 5 pm–2 am) to sync with US time zones, handle multi-entity ledgers, and contribute to investor-ready

Qualifications

• 2–3 years US bookkeeping experience
• Based in Bengaluru
• Willingness to work 3 pm–12 am IST in-office to sync with US time zones
• Proficient with QuickBooks Online and Xero

Responsibilities

• Take complete ownership of monthly bookkeeping for US clients, including categorizing transactions and reconciling accounts.
• Communicate with US startup leaders to gather inputs and provide financial clarity.
• Prepare monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) with variance commentary.
• Maintain books for tax and audit readiness.
• Ensure monthly close is on time with no delays or exceptions.
• Follow up with clients to obtain documentation and clarifications.

Skills

Extreme ownership

Attention to detail

Numbers & financial comfort

Communication skills

English proficiency

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Xero

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

About Inkle: Inkle is a US tax & accounting software startup based in San Francisco and Bangalore. We exclusively serve US technology startups. We're on a mission to make accounting, tax and compliance easy, scalable, affordable and on-demand for US-registered companies - using software and human services. We are a team of passionate and creative individuals who believe in the power of technology to simplify complex processes. Inkle launched in 2022, and already serves well over 500 US companies, and we’re growing fast. We’re backed by leading global VC funds.

About the team and this role:

Inkle powers bookkeeping and compliance for hundreds of the most innovative US startups. We’re transforming how global companies manage their books — faster, more accurate, and fully investor-ready. As we scale, we’re building out our client services team to ensure every founder and CFO we work with has spotless books, on time, every month.

We’re looking for a US Bookkeeper who can take end-to-end ownership of client bookkeeping — from reconciliations and reporting to investor and board-level data prep. You’ll be working directly with US-based startup founders and finance leaders, ensuring their numbers are always reliable, audit-ready, and pitch-perfect.

Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping & Reconciliation: Take complete ownership of monthly bookkeeping for US clients — categorizing transactions, reconciling bank/credit accounts, and ensuring GAAP compliance.
• Be client-facing: Communicate directly with US startup leaders to gather inputs, resolve queries, and deliver financial clarity.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and provide clear commentary on variances.
• Compliance & Documentation: Maintain accurate books for tax and audit readiness.
• Process Ownership: Ensure all client books are closed on time every month — no delays, no exceptions.
• Proactive follow-ups: Keep clients accountable for providing documentation, receipts, and clarifications — no waiting to be asked.

Who we’re looking for:

• Extreme ownership & proactiveness: You’ll be responsible for clients’ financial books — you must be independent, organized, and reliable.
• Attention to detail: Accuracy is everything in bookkeeping. We need someone who sweats the small stuff.
• Numbers & financial comfort: You should be highly confident with financial statements, reconciliations, and accounting concepts.
• Software proficiency: Must be comfortable with software tools like QuickBooks Online, Xero, Excel/Google Sheets, and various SaaS tools.
• Communication skills: Strong written and verbal English; clear, concise communication with US founders and internal teams.
• Experience: 2–3 years of US bookkeeping/accounting experience, ideally with US-based B2B SaaS companies or startups.
• Location & Hours: Based in Bengaluru; Ability to work 3 pm to 12 am (or) 5 pm to 2 am IST in-office to sync with US time zones.
• Bonus: Experience handling multi-entity bookkeeping, consolidations, and MIS reports is a plus.

Benefits that we’ll provide:

• Highly competitive salary: Inkle offers a competitive compensation package benchmarked to local norms in Bangalore and San Francisco.
• Stock option scheme - all Inkle employees receive generous stock options with very favourable terms.
• Health insurance - all Inkle employees are covered under Group Medical Insurance policy.
• Relocation allowance - Inkle provides a one-time expense allowance to cater for moving costs when you join the office in Bangalore.
• Inkle has a very generous leave policy. This includes 1 day of Period Leave per month for all female employees.
• Inkle employees are granted 10 work-from-home days (per year pro-rated). This is on top of their leave.
• A comfortable, fun and safe office environment in the heart of Bangalore with great transport links and eateries nearby.
• All employees receive Macbooks and external monitors as required.

Diversity Statement:

Inkle is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that promotes our belief in humanity excelling when we celebrate our differences. We are an equal opportunity provider and invite applicants from all backgrounds.