Job Title – Assistant Manager – US & Canada Accounting
Location – Bangalore, Karnataka
Shift Type – Day Shift
Qualification & Experience
- Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in US & Canada Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Financial Reporting.
- Prior experience managing client accounts and reviewing team deliverables.
- Experience working with US & Canada based clients is mandatory.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee day-to-day accounting operations for multiple US clients, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), and month-end close activities.
- Review and approve accounting transactions, reconciliations, and financial reports prepared by team members.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with US GAAP.
- Monitor cash flow, review bank reconciliations, and ensure proper management of client financial records.
- Coordinate and manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities for clients.
- Analyse financial data and provide actionable insights and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Act as the primary point of contact for client communications, addressing accounting and financial queries effectively.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and improve accounting processes, controls, and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies.
- Assist clients during audits by coordinating with auditors and preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation.
- Review and monitor all balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger reconciliations, and variance analyses.
- Train, mentor, and guide junior accountants and associates to enhance team performance and technical capabilities.
- Track team productivity, quality metrics, and adherence to SLAs.
- Identify opportunities for process automation and operational efficiency improvements.
Knowledge and Skills Required
- 3–5 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting for US & Canada based clients.
- Strong understanding of US GAAP, accounting principles, and financial reporting requirements.
- Experience leading teams and reviewing accounting deliverables.
- Manufacturing & inventory management experience preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Direct communication and stakeholder management experience with clients based in the US and Canada.
- Hands-on experience with accounting software such as MS Excel, QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, Zoho Books, NetSuite, or similar ERP platforms.
- Ability to manage multiple client engagements and prioritize competing deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and process-oriented mindset.
