Accountant

About the Company

Numera is a fast-growing, US-based financial services firm that delivers cutting-edge solutions across accounting, payroll, tax, and advisory. Our unique US-India delivery model enables us to scale seamlessly, bringing smart, tech-enabled, and client-first solutions to individuals, businesses, and nonprofits nationwide. With a global network of professionals and an entrepreneurial spirit, Numera helps organizations unlock growth, navigate complexity, and drive long-term success.

About the Role

This position is embedded within msCFO, a respected CPA & Accounting Services firm under the Numera umbrella. We are seeking an Accountant to join our dynamic team. We are looking for an experienced accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying financial transactions. Accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining a general ledger, and preparing month-end close procedures. A successful accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. The ideal candidate also has experience collaborating and/or managing a team of Bookkeepers. Accountant duties also include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all of our accounting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
• Prepare financial statements
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Plan, assign, and review staff's work
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP principles
• Liaise with our Financial Controllers to improve financial procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CA, CPA preferred
• 4+ years of experience

Required Skills

• Proven experience as an accountant
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (USGAAP)
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like Xero and QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills

Preferred Skills

• Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) will be preferred
• General computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Accounting tools: Should be familiar with accounting software packages, like Xero, QuickBooks
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Must be able to demonstrate multitasking capacity
• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Must be highly organized in document management with strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently
• Must be responsible, reliable, a great team player, and positive under any circumstance

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Type: Bangalore /Udupi /Remote

Benefits: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Professional Development Assistance

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.