Job Title

Senior Accounting Manager

Location

Mohali (On-site)

Reporting Line

Reports to U.S. Finance Leadership

Shift Timing

9:30 PM - 6:30 AM IST (Aligned with U.S. business hours)

Working Days

5 days a week

Company Overview

SkySun.io (A Lytegen Company) is a fast-growing global organization supporting U.S.-based operations through high-impact finance, technology, and operations teams in India. We work closely with U.S. leadership to deliver accurate, timely, and decision-ready financial information while maintaining strong internal controls and audit readiness.

Role Purpose

The Senior Accounting Manager is a critical ownership role responsible for maintaining accurate, current, and audit-ready books for the India entity while supporting U.S. intercompany accounting.

This is a hands-on, execution-focused role, not a coordination or oversight-only position. The ideal candidate can independently run accounting end-to-end, meet tight close deadlines, and deliver reliable financial data to U.S. finance leadership with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Accounting Ownership (Non-Negotiable)
Own the General Ledger completely
Prepare and post journal entries and month-end adjustments
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Handle accruals and prepaid accounting
Own intercompany accounting between India and U.S. entities
Reconciliations (Full Ownership)
Bank accounts
Credit cards
Clearing and suspense accounts
Payroll and benefits
Vendor balances
Intercompany balances

Books must always be clean, supported, and fully explainable.

Accounts Payable (AP)
Vendor setup and master data maintenance
Invoice validation and accurate coding
Payment coordination and tracking
AP aging control and cleanup
Ensure approvals follow the defined approval matrix
Prevent duplicate or unauthorized payments
Accounts Receivable (AR) & Intercompany Billing
Intercompany billing between India and U.S. entities
Client invoicing (where applicable)
AR tracking and aging
Collections tracking and follow-ups
Ensure revenue is recorded accurately and on time
Payroll Coordination
Manage India payroll inputs, validation, and reconciliation
Support U.S. payroll with accurate accounting inputs
Reconcile payroll, benefits, taxes, and related accruals
Ensure payroll entries are complete and well-documented
Controls, Documentation & Audit Readiness
Maintain strong audit trails and documentation standards
Enforce approval matrices and segregation of duties
Prepare schedules and support internal and external audits
Respond to auditor queries with clarity and speed
Reporting & Communication
Provide timely and accurate financial reports to U.S. leadership
Clearly explain variances, balances, and adjustments
Proactively flag issues with recommended solutions
Maintain consistent communication across time zones

Requirements

Required Experience

7+ years of progressive accounting experience
Prior experience as a Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager
Proven ability to run books end-to-end independently
Strong intercompany accounting experience
Experience supporting U.S.-based entities from India
Hands-on experience managing month-end close under tight deadlines
Prior experience supporting internal and external audits

Required Skills

Strong GAAP accounting fundamentals
Advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets
Hands-on experience with accounting systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar ERPs
Exceptional attention to detail with speed and accuracy
Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Ability to work independently, take full ownership, and deliver without hand-holding

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