Senior Accountant - General Ledger

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Accountant - General Ledger based in India.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a global finance organization by ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient accounting operations. You will play a key part in managing financial close activities, maintaining balance sheet integrity, and supporting reliable reporting processes. The position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams including finance, tax, treasury, payroll, and business stakeholders. You will help drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify processes and introduce automation. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with analytical thinking and a passion for operational excellence. Working in a remote environment, you will support scalable accounting practices while contributing to business growth and financial accuracy.

Accountabilities:: The Senior Accountant - General Ledger will be responsible for maintaining high-quality financial reporting, supporting accounting operations, and improving processes within a dynamic global environment. The role requires strong ownership of month-end close activities, compliance initiatives, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement efforts.

Lead key activities within monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial analysis.

Maintain accurate balance sheet accounts and support accounting activities related to accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, leases, and other financial areas.

Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal policies, SOX requirements, and financial control procedures.

Partner with finance teams and business stakeholders to validate financial information, support reporting needs, and provide audit documentation.

Assist with internal and external audit processes by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, improve reporting accuracy, and implement automation solutions.

Review accounting activities performed by team members or offshore teams while providing guidance and knowledge sharing.

Contribute to the development and improvement of accounting policies, procedures, and best practices.

Analyze financial data, investigate discrepancies, and provide recommendations to resolve complex accounting issues.

Support the adoption of finance systems and tools to improve efficiency and scalability.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have strong general ledger accounting experience, excellent analytical capabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multiple teams. A combination of technical accounting knowledge, problem-solving skills, and a continuous improvement mindset is essential.

4+ years of progressive accounting experience within a corporate or global business environment.

Strong understanding of US GAAP, financial reporting principles, and general ledger accounting processes.

Hands-on experience with month-end close activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement analysis.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and analysis of large datasets.

Experience working with ERP systems; knowledge of Workday Financials is preferred.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in complex financial processes.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

CPA certification (active or in progress) is a plus.

Experience in public accounting, Big 4 environments, or multinational organizations is beneficial.

Knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and risk management practices is preferred.

Experience with automation and analytics tools such as Workday Financials, Power BI, Alteryx, SQL, or Python is an advantage.

Benefits:

Fully remote work opportunity from India with occasional team collaboration activities.

Flexible work arrangements designed to support productivity and work-life balance.

Competitive compensation package based on role, experience, and location.

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

Retirement savings and financial benefit programs where applicable.

Bonus or incentive eligibility opportunities.

Equity-related benefits and employee investment programs where applicable.

Paid time off and family-friendly benefits, including parental leave.

Opportunities for professional development, learning, and career growth.

Inclusive workplace culture focused on collaboration, diversity, and employee well-being.

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