Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Finance Department. This role is responsible for accounting activities for our US legal entity, including month-end processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This position requires a hands-on professional who can manage intercompany transactions, payroll inputs, expense tracking, and contribute to continuous process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close process by preparing and posting journal entries, including payroll, 401(k), accrued expenses, advertising commissions, interest on notes, depreciation, and other recurring entries.
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, including clearing accounts such as Bill.com, fixed assets, inventory-related accounts, and other assigned accounts.
• Work closely with the IT Department to ensure all fixed assets and computer equipment are properly recorded, tracked, reconciled, and maintained in the fixed asset register.
• Ensure depreciation calculations are accurate, depreciation entries are booked on time, and fixed asset records are aligned with accounting policies and supporting documentation.
• Maintain and update cash burn reports, rate calculation files, and expense classifications, including software, content creation, and other operating cost categories.
• Participate in procurement-related reviews by analyzing vendor costs, subscriptions, freelancer payments, and spend patterns to identify opportunities to improve the company's cost structure.
• Support inventory reconciliations by comparing accounting records with operational data, investigating variances, and coordinating timely corrections.
• Support financial governance and guardrails over affiliate platforms by validating platform-related transactions, balances, and commissions, and ensuring proper accounting treatment and reporting.
• Help prepare management and financial reports and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of QuickBooks Online (QBO) entries.

Cross-Functional Responsibilities

• Communicate and coordinate with global finance teams, leadership, and external consultants.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure data integrity across all systems.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CA Inter or equivalent Indian qualification preferred.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks Online (QBO) and MS Excel (advanced functions).
• Experience in handling statutory audits, tax filings, and monthly close processes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions and time zones.

Preferred Experience

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in accounting.
• Familiarity with accounting software, particularly QuickBooks.
• Background in a fast-paced industry like e-commerce or digital marketing is a plus. Start-up experience is preferred.