
Chief Accountant
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Chief Accountant Job Title: Chief Accountant Location: Bangalore Job Type: Full-Time Experience Level: Senior/Managerial Industry: Accounting & Finance
Position: Chief Accountant We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Chief Accountant to lead and manage the accounting operations of our firm. This role involves a dual responsibility: handling the accounting for a select group of clients, and overseeing the entire accounting team to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in U.S. accounting and be highly proficient in QuickBooks, with hands-on experience in payroll journal entries and accurate posting to Profit & Loss statements. A solid understanding of U.S. tax returns including S-Corporations, C-Corporations, and LLCs s essential, especially the ability to post correct year-end journal entries and reconcile financials with the filed tax returns. Note: Tax return preparation is not required.
Key Responsibilities: • Manage accounting tasks for a group of assigned monthly, quarterly, and yearly clients. • Lead and supervise the accounting team, ensuring timely and accurate work delivery. • Oversee journal entries, bank reconciliations, general ledger review, and financial reporting. • Ensure payroll journal entries are correctly recorded and reflected in the Profit & Loss. • Review and finalize year-end adjustments to match financials with submitted tax returns. • Coordinate with tax and compliance teams to ensure financial accuracy. • Handle a high volume of clients across different industries while maintaining quality service. • Contribute to improving internal systems and accounting workflows.
Qualifications: • Minimum 5 years of experience in U.S. accounting. • Strong command of QuickBooks and sound knowledge of U.S. accounting principles. • Good understanding of U.S. business tax returns (S-Corp, C-Corp, LLC) to ensure proper • year-end entries and reconciliation with financials. • Proven ability to supervise and lead a team effectively. • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. • Ability to manage a high client volume with accuracy and attention to detail. • Detail-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving approach.
Requirements: • Bachelors or Master degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CA or equivalent qualification preferred). • Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a U.S.-based environment. • Proven experience with QuickBooks (Online and/or Desktop).. • Excellent understanding of U.S. payroll processes and tax implications. • Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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