US Accountant

The accountant delivers accurate, timely full-cycle accounting and bookkeeping for US small-business clients in full compliance with US GAAP. Working within established quality standards, the role maintains clean books, performs reconciliations, and prepares review-ready financial statements, keeping error and rework rates low.

Responsibilities:

• Full-cycle accounting: Maintain general ledger, journal entries, accruals, and adjustments under US GAAP, including AP/AR processing.
• Reconciliations: Prepare and review bank, credit card, and balance-sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Close and reporting: Execute month-end close and prepare financial statements (P& L, balance sheet, cash flow) for review.
• Documentation and compliance: Maintain well-supported working papers, apply correct US GAAP treatment, and escalate complex items to QA.
• Client and feedback: Communicate with US clients on routine queries in US business English and incorporate reviewer feedback per established SOPs.

The candidate will have responsibilities across the following functions:

Core Skills and Expertise (Must Have):

• Full-cycle US GAAP accounting and bookkeeping. Hands-on ability to maintain books end-to- end and prepare financial statements compliant with US GAAP for US clients.
• Accounting software proficiency: Practical, day-to-day command of QuickBooks Online,
• Zoho Books or Xero, including data entry, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Accuracy, reconciliation rigour, and client communication: Strong attention to detail and reconciliation discipline, paired with clear written and verbal communication in US business English.

Additional Skills and Expertise (Good to Have):

• Generative AI and process efficiency: Working knowledge of AI-assisted tools and a mindset for improving turnaround and accuracy.
• Experience in an outsourcing / offshore or multi-client delivery environment is an advantage.
• CA (India) Inter (IPCC) or Master's in Commerce / Accounting (M. Com).
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce as a baseline.