Job Description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff Accountant based in India.

This is a remote, full-time opportunity for an accounting professional responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting and reliable close processes across multiple entities.
The role focuses on managing monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting cycles while maintaining strong compliance with U.S. GAAP standards.
You will contribute to audit readiness, financial accuracy, and scalable accounting operations within a fast-growing environment.
The position offers the opportunity to work on complex consolidation processes and build strong financial foundations across multiple business units.
You will collaborate with finance stakeholders while applying your expertise in reconciliations, journal entries, and financial controls.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accountant who enjoys improving processes, maintaining high standards, and delivering accurate results.

Accountabilities:

The Staff Accountant will own key accounting processes, ensuring accurate reporting, timely closes, and complete financial documentation. Main responsibilities include:

  • Managing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close cycles according to established timelines while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
  • Preparing and posting 50+ monthly journal entries with complete supporting documentation and general ledger reconciliation within required deadlines.
  • Performing monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, investigating discrepancies, and maintaining accurate roll-forward schedules for accruals.
  • Reconciling bank accounts, accounts receivable and accounts payable subledgers, and fixed asset registers with the general ledger.
  • Recording fixed asset additions, disposals, and transfers, while calculating monthly depreciation accurately.
  • Supporting internal and external audits by preparing organized, cross-referenced documentation within requested timelines.
  • Maintaining strong accounting controls and identifying opportunities to improve close processes and reporting workflows.
  • Ensuring all financial entries are properly supported and aligned with audit-ready standards.

    • Requirements:

    The ideal candidate has strong accounting fundamentals, experience with financial close processes, and the ability to maintain accuracy in complex environments. Required qualifications and skills include:

    • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, accrual accounting principles, and month-end close procedures.
    • CA, CMA, or at least 3 years of staff-level accounting experience.
    • Experience working with ERP systems such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Xero, or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
    • Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, nested formulas, and the ability to independently build reconciliation trackers.
    • Experience preparing journal entries and performing reconciliations in multi-entity or consolidation environments.
    • Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify errors, maintain audit trails, and deliver accurate financial information.
    • Proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to research solutions and improve accounting processes.
    • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders.
    • Nice-to-have experience includes working within private equity-backed environments, portfolio companies, or consolidated accounting structures.
    • Qualified CA or CA Fresher credentials are considered an advantage.

      • Benefits:

      • Fully remote work opportunity based in India.
      • Full-time employment with flexible remote collaboration.
      • Competitive salary of $10,000 USD annually.
      • Exposure to complex accounting operations, consolidation processes, and business scaling initiatives.
      • Opportunity to contribute to the development of accounting infrastructure across multiple business entities.
      • Experience working in a high-performance environment focused on accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence.