Job Description
General Ledger Accountant | US Accounting
Location: Noida
Work Mode: Work from Office / Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 3-8 Years
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced General Ledger Accountant with hands-on experience in US Accounting and Record-to-Report (R2R) operations. The ideal candidate should have expertise in General Ledger Accounting, Journal Entries, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Month-End Close, Financial Reporting Support, and US GAAP, while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end General Ledger Accounting activities for US-based clients/entities.
- Prepare and post Journal Entries, Accruals, Prepayments, and Accounting Adjustments.
- Perform Balance Sheet Reconciliations and General Ledger reconciliations.
- Support Month-End, Quarter-End, and Year-End Close activities.
- Review trial balances and investigate accounting variances.
- Prepare schedules supporting financial reporting and audit requirements.
- Maintain Fixed Asset Accounting records and supporting documentation where applicable.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and reconciliation differences.
- Support Intercompany Accounting and reconciliations where applicable.
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
- Maintain complete documentation and provide support for internal and external audits.
- Identify opportunities to improve General Ledger processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.
Key Software
Hands-on experience with one or more of the following is preferred:
- NetSuite
- SAP
- Oracle
- BlackLine
Experience with other ERP or financial reporting systems will also be considered.
Accounting & Compliance Knowledge
Candidates should have good working knowledge of:
- US GAAP Fundamentals
- General Ledger Accounting
- Record-to-Report (R2R)
- Journal Entries
- Accruals & Prepayments
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- General Ledger Reconciliations
- Trial Balance Review
- Fixed Asset Accounting
- Intercompany Accounting
- Financial Reporting Support
- Month-End Close
- Internal Controls
- Audit Documentation
Qualifications & Skills
- Master's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Chartered Accountants or candidates pursuing/progressing toward CA will be preferred.
- 38 years of experience in General Ledger Accounting, Record-to-Report (R2R), US Accounting, or Finance Operations.
- Experience supporting US accounting processes or US-based clients preferred.
- Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and month-end close activities.
- Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets.