Associate

Job Title - Associate

Location: Pune.

Shift: 2:30 PM IST – 11:30 PM IST / 5:30 PM IST – 2:30 AM IST

Experience: 3 to 5 years

Job Type: Full-time

The Associate is responsible for supporting end-to-end bookkeeping and month-end close activities, including bank and credit card reconciliations, AP/AR processing, payroll journals, and financial reporting. The role ensures accurate documentation, compliance with US GAAP, and timely audit support while collaborating with senior team members and mentoring juniors. Strong attention to detail, reliability, and accountability are essential for success in this role.

Associate – Roles & Responsibilities

Bookkeeping Activities

• Update and manage bank and credit card feeds on a regular basis.
• Monitor uncoded transactions, post accurate codings, and ensure data integrity.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Create and update contacts accurately, maintain W-9s, attach relevant documentation, and prevent duplicates.
• Enter, import, post, and sync AP bills with accuracy; reconcile clearing accounts and coordinate with Seniors on AP issues.
• Enter and import AR invoices, manage deposits from credit card processors, update the check register, and review AR reports with Seniors.
• Record payroll journals and payroll bills accurately in the accounting system.
• Ensure proper documentation and support is maintained for every transaction.

Month-End Close Process Management

• Support and manage the month-end close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Prepare month-end close for small-size clients (less than $3K MRR).

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare financial statements and management reports for review.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Import and maintain various budgets in the accounting application to support planning and forecasting.

Compliance and Accounting Standards

• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and other applicable accounting standards.
• Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Audit Support

• Support internal and external audits, including basic audit preparation and documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field CA inter.

Preferred 3 to 5 years of experience in GL accounting.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.

Open to exploring new processes

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Willingness to work from office or home or in hybrid model as per the requirements

Self-starter, work with minimum guidance, ability and willingness to go extra mile to meet business requirements

The successful candidate will have a strong background in GL accounting and experience working with US GAAP. AP background not required.

Our ideal candidate is someone who ensures compliance with US GAAP, performs accurate bookkeeping, manages the month-end close process, prepares and analyzes financial statements, supports audits, collaborates with teams for timely reporting, develops accounting policies