Lead Accountant

Why UKG

At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That's what we do.

We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you'll get flexibility that's real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you.

Role Overview

We are seeking a candidate who can manage Monthly/Quarterly/Annual GL close activities for UKG International entities The role involves managing a wide range of accounting and financial reporting activities to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of financial information. Key activities include performing bank reconciliations, preparing prepaid expenses and accrual journals, and maintaining balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline. The position also encompasses handling various allocations such as facility, fringe, and intercompany (ICO) cross-charges, along with conducting trial balance analysis to identify variances and ensure data integrity.

Additionally, the role requires executing ICO reconciliations and settlements, preparing government surveys and performing GAAP vs. STAT reconciliations to ensure adherence to both statutory and corporate accounting standards. The individual will also be responsible for recording transfer pricing and interest on loan journals, contributing to accurate intercompany accounting and compliance with financial regulations. This position will be based out of UKG Noida office in India.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze and prepare journal entries and reconciliations for various accounts including accruals, prepaids, leases and other assets
Timely Monthly/Quarterly/Annual accounting books closure
Assist with external US GAAP audits and coordinate with all stakeholders involved in the audit process
Assist with Statutory accounting process and support audits & Tax/VAT audits including coordination and follow up with stakeholders involved in the audit process
Collaborate with Corporate Teams & External consultants to respond to queries related to preparation & filing of Company Financials & Direct Tax Returns
Prepare and submit monthly reconciliation in Blackline tool and provide quarterly BS Flux commentary
Partner cross-functionally to ensure accurate execution of activities like Intercompany accounting/ reconciliation and Bank Reconciliation.
Assist with the implementation of best-in-class accounting processes
Help drive process improvement initiatives by applying effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

7-9 years of accounting work experience including statutory accounting preparation knowledge
Required Bachelor of Commerce/ Semi Qualified Chartered Accountant
Solid understanding of GAAP accounting principles and strong analytical skills
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is a must required
Oracle/ D365 experience will be a plus
Ability to embrace technology and change
Strong people and customer service skills, advocate positive working relationships among internal and external customers
Well-organized, extreme attention to detail and a self-directed individual
Prior experience working remotely with a US multinational company would be a plus

Company Overview

UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry — because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge.

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UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process.

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