Senior Accountant - India & US Accounting

Figures Global Advisors is looking for an experienced accountant to independently manage accounting assignments for Indian and US clients.

Location: Bangalore, India

Work arrangement: On-site

Experience: 4–5 years

Role: Individual contributor

About the role

We are looking for someone with hands-on experience in Indian accounting using Zoho Books and US accounting using QuickBooks and Zoho Books.

You will take ownership of assigned accounts, from day-to-day bookkeeping and reconciliations to month-end closing and financial reporting. This role requires strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, clear client communication, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate books of accounts for Indian and US clients, including sales, purchases, expenses, receipts, payments, and journal entries.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing, payment tracking, and ageing reviews.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, customer and vendor balances, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate discrepancies and follow up on outstanding items.
• Complete month-end and year-end closing, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and other adjustments.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
• Handle GST and TDS accounting and reconciliations for Indian clients, and coordinate with compliance teams on relevant workings.
• Maintain US accounts and prepare reconciled records and schedules for clients, CPAs, and tax advisors.
• Account for foreign currency transactions and intercompany balances, where applicable.
• Coordinate directly with clients to obtain documents, resolve queries, and meet reporting deadlines.
• Maintain organised supporting documentation and identify improvements to accounting processes.

Required skills and experience

• 4–5 years of relevant experience, with practical exposure to both Indian and US accounting.
• Hands-on proficiency in Zoho Books for Indian accounting and QuickBooks and Zoho Books for US accounting.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping, accrual accounting, general ledger management, and financial statements.
• Experience independently handling reconciliations, month-end closing, and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of GST and TDS accounting and relevant US accounting principles.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications and preferred background

• A bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Experience in an accounting or outsourced finance firm serving Indian and US clients is preferred.
• Candidates who have directly handled accounting for businesses with both Indian and US operations are also welcome.
• Experience managing multiple client accounts and coordinating with overseas clients will be an advantage.

How to apply

Send your CV to [email protected] with the subject line “Application — Senior Accountant — India & US Accounting”.

• Please highlight your Indian and US accounting experience and your hands-on work with Zoho Books and QuickBooks.