Sr. Accountant

Senior Accountant Job Description

Job Title: Senior Accountant
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to manage general accounting operations, prepare financial statements, conduct financial analysis, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of accounting principles, advanced analytical skills, and experience with full-cycle accounting and month-end close procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Manage the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Prepare and analyze accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Cash Flows) in accordance with GAAP/IFRS.
• Maintain and reconcile all general ledger accounts, including cash, fixed assets, accruals, and intercompany transactions.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring proper recording and reconciliation.
• Review and approve journal entries prepared by junior staff.

Analysis, Budgeting & Compliance

• Conduct complex financial analysis and variance analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, and provide recommendations to management.
• Assist in the development, monitoring, and analysis of the annual budget and periodic financial forecasts.
• Coordinate and facilitate external and internal audits, preparing required schedules and serving as a key point of contact.
• Ensure tax compliance by assisting with the preparation of tax returns and supporting documentation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Mentor and train junior accountants and accounting staff, reviewing their work for accuracy and compliance.
• Proactively identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes and workflows for improved efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments (e.g., Operations, HR) to ensure accurate financial reporting and data consistency.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with full-cycle general ledger management.
• In-depth working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or IFRS.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, complex formulas).
• Proven experience with a major ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) or advanced accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Enterprise).
• Solid understanding of financial and tax regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Prakash Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
• total work: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Tally (Preferred)

Work Location: In person