Financial Accountant

Job Description:

Financial Accountant  (General Ledger & Compensation Focus)

Location:

Remote/India
Department:  Finance & Accounting

Reports To:

Accounting Manager
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly analytical and technical  Financial Accountant  to join our finance team. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the General Ledger through robust reconciliation processes and accurate month-end close execution. While this position oversees technical accounting for compensation and benefits, it is a broad-based role responsible for the reconciliation of various complex financial accounts and the maintenance of US GAAP compliance across the balance sheet.
The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of US GAAP, a passion for data integrity, and the ability to manage sophisticated financial reconciliations in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
Month-End Close & General Ledger
Journal Entries:  Prepare and record monthly journal entries for various functional areas, ensuring all transactions are supported by appropriate documentation.
Balance Sheet Reconciliations:  Perform timely and accurate reconciliations for a broad range of balance sheet accounts.
Variance Analysis:  Conduct monthly flux analysis of income statement and balance sheet accounts, providing meaningful commentary on budget-to-actual and period-over-period variances.
Process Automation:  Continuously evaluate accounting workflows to identify opportunities for automation and efficiency within the close cycle.
Compensation & Benefits Accounting
Accrual Management:  Lead the technical accounting for global compensation, including the calculation and recording of month-end accruals for salaries, bonuses, commissions, and PTO.
Accounting Reconciliations:  Perform comprehensive reconciliations between third-party payroll provider reports and the General Ledger to ensure accounting accuracy.

Compliance & Audi
tAudit Support :
Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors, preparing work papers and providing technical explanations for financial statement line items
.Internal Controls :
Maintain and improve internal control procedures to ensure the safeguarding of assets and accuracy of financial reporting
.Special Projects :
Assist with ad-hoc financial reporting, technical accounting research, and the implementation of new accounting standards as needed
.Required Qualification
sExperience :
Minimum of  4+ years of professional accounting experienc e, with a strong preference for candidates coming from a mid-to-large corporate environment or a "Big 4" / mid-tier public accounting firm
.Education :
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required. CPA or progress toward CPA is highly preferred
.Technical Knowledge :
Strong working knowledge of  US GAA P, with specific experience in accruals, compensation accounting, and general ledger maintenance
.Excel Proficiency :
Advanced Excel skills are mandatory (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, and the ability to manage and audit complex workbooks)
.Analytical Mindset :
Demonstrated ability to reconcile disparate data sources and identify root causes of financial variances
.Professional Attribute
sMeticulous Detail :
You have a "zero-defect" mindset when it comes to reconciliations and financial accuracy
.Analytical Thinking :
You don't just move numbers; you understand the "why" behind the transactions
.Discretion :
Ability to handle sensitive financial information with the highest level of confidentiality
.Proactive Communication :
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners in HR, Legal, and Operations

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