Sr Accountant

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Accountant in Hyderabad, India, to support both its US operations and its India subsidiary. This role involves owning day-to-day accounting across both entities, including India payroll and accounts payable through the monthly close, tax filings, and year-end audit.

The position reports to the VP of Finance and is well-suited for a hands-on accountant who wants to modernize finance processes with automation.

Responsibilities

• Payroll (India entity): Process and review monthly payroll in-house using payroll software, including statutory deductions and filings (PF, ESI, professional tax, TDS on salaries); calculate gratuity accruals and payouts.
• Accounts payable: Onboard new vendors and customers (including master data setup and tax documentation); manage vendor invoices, payments, and expense reports.
• General ledger: Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and intercompany transactions in NetSuite; prepare monthly intercompany billing; maintain the fixed asset register; calculate and record depreciation.
• Month-end close and reporting: Own close tasks on schedule; prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under US GAAP and IFRS; analyze account fluctuations and review the general ledger.
• Account reconciliations: Reconcile bank, balance sheet, and intercompany accounts monthly; resolve variances promptly.
• India taxation: Compute, deposit, and file TDS and GST returns; support income tax and advance tax filings; assist with the annual transfer pricing study and documentation.
• Regulatory compliance: Support statutory filings and compliance requirements, including ROC/MCA and other Indian regulatory obligations.
• Audit and year-end: Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation; serve as a primary point of contact for statutory audit requests.
• Process automation: Use AI tools and automation to streamline recurring work such as reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting; document improved processes.
• Policies and procedures: Document new and revised accounting policies and procedures and keep them current.
• Ad hoc support: Assist with special projects, analysis, and requests from the US finance team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including work with a US parent company.
• Working knowledge of US and Indian GAAP.
• Hands-on NetSuite ERP experience and intercompany accounting.
• Practical experience with Indian taxation, including TDS and GST compliance.
• Experience with payroll, accounts payable, general ledger, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience supporting audits and year-end close.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to research, investigate, and resolve customer and vendor inquiries.
• Self-starter who works independently and adapts flexibly to changing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills for working directly with US colleagues.
• Comfort using AI tools to automate and improve accounting processes.
• Willingness to work US business hours on a consistent basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification.
• Experience at a SaaS or technology company.
• Exposure to transfer pricing.

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified.

Location and Schedule

• Location: Hyderabad, India
• Hours: US business hours (Pacific Time overlap), corresponding to evening and overnight hours in IST.
• Employment type: Full-time