Senior Accounting Manager

Overview

This role supports a portfolio of US-based clients as a fully remote, client-facing Senior Accounting Manager based in India. You will manage day-to-day accounting operations for venture-backed startups, growing businesses, and nonprofit organizations, working closely with US-based controllers, CFOs, founders, and finance leaders.

Location

• Remote within India
• Working hours: Minimum four hours of overlap with US Pacific Time (approximately 8:30 PM–12:30 AM IST), with flexibility during month-end close.

Job Type

• Full-time

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end monthly close process for 6–10 assigned clients, including:
  • Bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Accruals, prepaids, fixed assets
  • Deferred revenue
  • Intercompany entries
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date books in QuickBooks Online, including:
  • Bank feed categorization and bank rules
  • Chart of accounts management
  • Vendor and customer records
• Reconcile payroll transactions and liabilities with the general ledger using platforms such as Gusto, Rippling, Justworks, or similar tools
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows, including:
  • Vendor bill processing and approvals
  • Customer invoicing and collections follow-ups
  • Expense management
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, including:
  • Profit and loss statements
  • Balance sheets
  • Cash flow statements
  • Budget-to-actual comparisons
  • Financial commentary
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly, maintain supporting schedules, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding variances
• Support multi-entity accounting and consolidated financial reporting, including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations
• Prepare schedules and documentation for audits, tax preparation, year-end reporting, and 1099 filings
• Serve as the primary day-to-day accounting contact for assigned clients:
  • Respond to queries
  • Follow up on outstanding information
  • Escalate complex matters to controllers or CFOs
• Collaborate with US-based finance leaders to ensure accurate reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and timely completion of deliverables
• Document accounting procedures, improve close checklists, and contribute to process standardization and close automation
• Review the work of junior accountants and bookkeepers, provide guidance, and support professional development
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to deadlines

Requirements (Must-Have Skills)

• QuickBooks Online: expert-level proficiency in bookkeeping, reconciliations, journal entries, reporting, and month-end close activities
• US GAAP: strong working knowledge, including accrual accounting, revenue recognition, prepaid expenses, and financial reporting
• At least five years of experience supporting US clients in an outsourced accounting, KPO, or public accounting environment
• Strong experience managing the complete accounting cycle and month-end close independently
• Hands-on experience with payroll reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills, including lookup functions, pivot tables, and reconciliation workbooks
• Excellent written and spoken English for professional communication with US-based clients
• Strong organizational, analytical, client management, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications (Good-to-Have Skills)

• Experience with Xero and NetSuite
• Familiarity with Gusto, Rippling, Justworks, Bill.com, Ramp, Brex, Melio, or Expensify
• QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor certification
• Experience supporting startup, SaaS, and venture-backed businesses
• Exposure to nonprofit fund accounting and multi-entity consolidations
• Familiarity with close automation, payroll integrations, and modern financial reporting tools

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience: 5–8 years in accounting, including substantial experience supporting US clients
• Education: Chartered Accountant (CA), CA Inter, CPA, MBA in Finance, M.Com, or an equivalent qualification supported by relevant experience
• Strong understanding of financial statements, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and accounting controls
• Ability to independently manage a portfolio of clients and prioritize competing deadlines
• Demonstrated ownership, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering accurate, timely financial information

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: Rs 1000000 - Rs 1500000 (INR 10–15 LPA)
• 15 days of paid time off annually
• 15 paid holidays, including holidays observed in both the United States and India
• Fully remote working arrangement within India
• Direct exposure to US-based startups, growing businesses, and nonprofit clients
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment with opportunities for professional growth and development

Hiring Process

• Application: Submit the application form with relevant professional details
• AI Interview: Complete a 15-minute AI interview