Senior AP/AR Analyst | US AP + AR (Both Required)

Job Description: Senior AP/AR Analyst

US Accounting Operations | India | IST Night Shift |

Full-Time | 3+ & 7+ years of AP & AR experience. Independent process ownership.

Remote (Work From Home) Experience: 7+ Years

Education: B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) or equivalent Commerce/Accounting background

Shift: 7pm/8pm/9pm

US Process: US Accounting / US Process Experience Required

About ARDEM

ARDEM is a managed operations partner that takes ownership of business processes for clients across the United States. Our teams are expected to understand the work, control the process, communicate proactively, and continuously strengthen the client experience.

About the Role

ARDEM is hiring a Senior AP/AR Analyst with 7+ years of hands-on experience across both accounts payable and accounts receivable. The analyst will independently manage accounting activities including AP/AR subledger cleanup, job costing, AP payments, bank reconciliations, vendor setup, fixed asset depreciation and reconciliation, and month-end reporting. The role requires strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to resolve issues with limited supervision. 

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently delivers accurate, timely work in accordance with client controls and ARDEM quality standards.
• Independently manages assigned AP/AR activities, priorities, reconciliations, trackers, and deadlines.
• Maintains clean and accurate AP/AR subledgers and resolves outstanding accounting items promptly.
• Applies sound accounting judgment to identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and recommend resolutions.
• Communicates proactively and professionally with client stakeholders regarding issues, status, and required actions.
• Supports accurate and timely month-end close and reporting activities. 

Core Responsibilities

• Perform AP and AR subledger cleanup, including identification, investigation, reconciliation, and resolution of aged, unmatched, or incorrect balances.
• Review AP and AR transactions for accuracy, completeness, appropriate coding, supporting documentation, and proper accounting treatment.
• Process and support AP payments in accordance with client approval, payment, and internal control procedures.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate outstanding, unusual, or unreconciled transactions.
• Set up new vendors and maintain vendor master data in accordance with established controls and documentation requirements.
• Perform job costing activities, including review and appropriate allocation of costs to jobs, projects, or related accounts.
• Calculate, record, and reconcile fixed asset depreciation and maintain supporting schedules as required.
• Prepare and maintain accounting reconciliations, schedules, trackers, and supporting documentation.
• Support month-end close activities and prepare accurate monthly reporting, including analysis and explanations of significant variances or outstanding items.
• Research accounting discrepancies independently and escalate issues with clear facts, actions completed, and recommended next steps.
• Maintain accurate audit trails, process documentation, and records to support client requirements and financial controls.
• Identify recurring issues and control gaps and recommend practical improvements to strengthen accounting accuracy and process reliability. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) or equivalent degree in accounting, finance, or commerce.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience across both accounts payable and accounts receivable, preferably supporting US-based businesses, shared services, managed services, or BPO/BPM operations.
• Strong accounting fundamentals, including debits and credits, subledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger impact, and month-end close concepts.
• Hands-on experience with AP/AR cleanup, bank reconciliations, payment processing, vendor setup, job costing, fixed assets, depreciation, and month-end reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve routine accounting issues independently.
• Professional written and spoken English suitable for direct client communication.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, maintain accuracy, and operate with limited day-to-day supervision.
• Prior experience working an IST night shift aligned with US business hours, or a demonstrated ability and commitment to do so reliably.
• Working knowledge of at least one major accounting or ERP platform and strong spreadsheet skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with systems such as QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage Intacct, or similar accounting/ERP platforms.
• Experience in multi-entity, multi-location, high-volume, or process-driven accounting environments.
• M.Com, MBA Finance, CA Inter, CMA Inter, or another relevant accounting qualification. 

How We Expect You to Work

Own the process: Take responsibility for assigned accounting activities, reconciliations, cleanup items, and deadlines.

Think before escalating: Use available records, accounting knowledge, and process documentation before requesting client direction.

Bring a recommendation: When an issue requires escalation, explain what was found, what was completed, and the recommended next step.

Communicate early: Surface risks, discrepancies, and deadline concerns before they affect reporting or the client experience.

Protect accuracy: Follow required validation and reconciliation steps and maintain complete supporting documentation.

Act professionally: Every communication and deliverable should reinforce that ARDEM is dependable and in control.

Remote Requirements-

• Personal laptop (I5 or above processor, Minimum 8GB RAM & Windows 10/11 Laptop)
• Minimum 100 Mbps stable internet connection (upload and download)
• Reliable power backup and a quiet, professional remote work environment

Employment Details

Location: Fully Remote

Shift: Night Shift (aligned to U.S. Eastern or Pacific business hours)

Type: Full-Time, Individual Contributor

Start Date: Immediate joiner preferred