Senior Accounting Manager

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients.

Salary range: Rs 1000000 - Rs 1500000 (ie INR 10 - 15 LPA)
Min Experience: 5+ years
Location: Remote (India)
JobType: full-time

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Manager to manage day-to-day accounting operations for a portfolio of US-based clients, including venture-backed startups, growing businesses, and nonprofit organizations. This is a fully remote, client-facing role based in India, offering the opportunity to work closely with US-based controllers, CFOs, founders, and finance leaders. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in US GAAP, QuickBooks Online, month-end close management, financial reporting, and account reconciliations. You will take ownership of the complete accounting cycle for 6–10 clients, ensuring accurate and timely financial records, reliable reporting, and efficient close processes. The role also involves improving accounting workflows, supporting audits and tax preparation, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to automation and standardization initiatives.

Location: Remote within India
Employment Type: Full-time
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.

Key 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, and intercompany entries.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date books in QuickBooks Online, including bank feed categorization, bank rules, chart of accounts management, and 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, approvals, customer invoicing, collections follow-ups, and expense management.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, budget-to-actual comparisons, and 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, responding to queries, following up on outstanding information, and escalating 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 their professional development.
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to deadlines.

Must-Have Skills

• QuickBooks Online: Expert-level proficiency in bookkeeping, reconciliations, journal entries, reporting, and month-end close activities.
• US GAAP: Strong working knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, 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, with the ability to communicate professionally with US-based clients.
• Strong organizational, analytical, client management, and problem-solving skills.

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.

Benefits and Perks

• 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.