About the role
About the RoleWe are looking for a detail-oriented US Accounting & Finance Executive with 3–7 years of experience supporting US-based accounting operations.The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in QuickBooks, journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end closing, financial reporting, payroll-related accounting, and accounting schedules. The role will work closely with the US finance team to ensure accurate and timely accounting operations.
Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting & General Ledger
- Manage day-to-day accounting transactions in QuickBooks.
- Prepare and post journal entries for payroll accruals, commissions, bonuses, insurance, workers' compensation, interest, management fees, and other operating expenses.
- Maintain accurate General Ledger records and supporting schedules.
- Record bad debt provisions, receivable adjustments, reclassifications, and other accounting entries.
- Perform bank, line-of-credit, prepaid, accrued expense, and intercompany reconciliations.
- Review and account for fixed assets, lease/ROU assets, prepaid expenses, and amortization.
- Support month-end closing activities and ensure transactions are recorded accurately within timelines.
- Maintain supporting schedules for payroll, commissions, bonuses, fixed assets, accruals, and other balance-sheet accounts.
- Prepare and update P&L reports, detailed financial reports, and management trend reports.
- Support Accounts Receivable reporting and related reconciliations.
- Prepare weekly cash forecasts and assist with monthly forecast updates.
- Assist in preparing financial information and schedules required by management and banks.
- Allocate common expenses across business units, locations, or divisions.
- Coordinate with the US Finance Team to resolve accounting discrepancies.
- Support assigned month-end and reporting activities.
- Ensure accounting records and supporting documentation are maintained accurately and on time.
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
- 3–7 years of accounting experience, preferably supporting US-based organizations.
- Strong hands-on experience with QuickBooks / QuickBooks Online.
- Good understanding of US accounting principles and month-end close processes.
- Experience with:
- Journal entries
- Accrual accounting
- General Ledger
- Account reconciliations
- Fixed assets
- Prepaid expenses
- Financial reporting
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including reconciliations and accounting schedules.
- Exposure to payroll accounting, AR reporting, cash-flow forecasting, and management reporting will be an advantage.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Good written and verbal English communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with a US-based finance team.
Key SkillsQuickBooks | US Accounting | General Ledger | Journal Entries | Reconciliations | Month-End Close | Accruals | Fixed Assets | Prepaids | Payroll Accounting | Financial Reporting | AR | Cash Forecasting | MS Excel