About the role
Driven to Deliver (What You'll Do)
- Support the monthly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statements; including reviewing junior accountants work
- Maintain the fixed asset subledger and coordinate with corporate IT on additions and disposals
- Analyze internal and external labor for software capitalization, and maintain software amortization schedule
- Perform balance sheet and income statement flux analyses
- Oversee the accounts payable process ensuring the accuracy of vendor invoices, G/L coding, and investigation of any discrepancies
- Facilitate weekly wire and ACH vendor payments while adhering to corporate payment guidelines
- Managing and overseeing the filing of regular tax returns, including federal, state income tax, VAT, GST and other local taxes
- Review bank account reconciliations and assist in preparation of weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts
- Analyze general ledger for accruals and maintain accrual schedule
- Maintain and analyze rent and insurance schedules
- Gather information and prepare schedules and documentation to support the audit and tax return preparation
- Assist in special projects which may involve assisting with interdepartmental initiatives and ad hoc reports
- Prepare sales tax calculations and return filings
- Keep abreast of and apply GAAP, accounting guidance, and relative company policies, practices, and procedures
Equipped to Excel (Qualifications)
- On-site working at the ML physical office, 5-days per week is required through the end of probation (6 months), transitioning to 2-day WFH post-probation
- Ability to work US Hours
- B.S. degree in Accounting
- 5+ years of related work experience
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications with a focus on Excel
Distinct by Design (What Sets You Apart)
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple projects, and manage resources
- Solutions oriented with a strong business acumen
- Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships across all business departments
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Understanding and working knowledge of US tax compliance and regulations
- Understanding and working knowledge of TDS, GSTR_1 & GSTR_3B and other statutory compliances
- Indian GAAP & Ind AS with specific reference to the difference between that and US GAAP
- General understanding and ability to interpret global tax; with a focus on US & India
- Knowledge of India Payroll/calculations an advantage