Senior Accountant - US Accounting

Company Name -  IBN Technologies Ltd 

Position: Senior Accountant/ Senior  Business Process Executive (Sr. BPE) F&A

Department: Finance & Accounting

Location: Bibvewadi, Pune

Work Mode: Work From Office (WFO) Mandatory

Shift Timing: 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM (US Shift)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior BPE – Finance & Accounting with strong hands-on experience in US Bookkeeping and Accounting.The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of US accounting practices and experience managing accounting processes for US-based clients. The role involves handling end-to-end bookkeeping, reconciliations, financial reporting, month-end/year-end closing, and client communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day US bookkeeping and accounting activities.
• Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Handle merchant accounts and merchant processors, including deposits, processing fees, refunds, chargebacks, and reconciliations.
• Manage payroll accounting, including payroll entries, payroll liabilities, payroll taxes, employee expenses, and payroll account reconciliation.
• Handle inventory accounting, including purchases, sales, adjustments, COGS, inventory reconciliation, and investigation of negative inventory balances.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and review P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and other financial reports.
• Review General Ledger and Chart of Accounts and identify incorrect classifications, duplicate/missing transactions, and discrepancies.
• Handle 1099-related activities and other US year-end accounting requirements.
• Independently investigate and resolve complex accounting and reconciliation issues.
• Communicate with US-based clients regarding accounting queries, missing information, discrepancies, and process requirements.
• Review the work of junior team members, identify errors, provide guidance, and support training.
• Support client onboarding, transition, and accounting process setup when required.
• Manage multiple clients/accounts while meeting month-end and process deadlines.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience in US Accounting / US Bookkeeping.
• Strong understanding of US accounting principles and practices.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO) and/or QuickBooks Desktop (QBD).
• Experience with Xero or Sage Intacct will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of AP, AR, bank reconciliation, and credit card reconciliation.
• Experience with payroll accounting and inventory accounting.
• Good understanding of month-end and year-end closing.
• Experience in preparing/reviewing financial statements and reports.
• Knowledge of General Ledger, Chart of Accounts, journal entries, accruals, and prepaid expenses.
• Knowledge of 1099-related activities is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and client-management skills.
• Ability to independently handle accounting issues and reconciliations.
• Experience in reviewing and guiding junior team members is preferred.
• US client handling experience is preferred.

Candidate Profile:

We are looking for someone who:

• Has genuine hands-on US accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• Can independently manage accounting processes and resolve discrepancies.
• Is comfortable communicating with US clients.
• Has strong attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Can manage multiple clients and deadlines.
• Is comfortable working in a US night shift.
• Is willing to work completely from office.