Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date books in accordance with US GAAP.
- Manage ecommerce accounting, including platforms like Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, and others.
- Handle US payroll processing (including W-2s and 1099s) through tools like Gusto, ADP, or similar platforms.
- Ensure timely salary payments, payroll tax calculations, and compliance with US labour and tax laws.
- Coordinate with US-based CPAs, tax consultants, and auditors for monthly and annual filings.
- Manage intercompany accounting across USA, India, and other jurisdictions.
- Conduct multi-currency reconciliations, FX adjustments, and transfer pricing documentation.
- Support monthly close, financial consolidation, and reporting to senior leadership.
- Ensure accurate recognition of revenue, COGS, landed costs, and other expenses.
- Ensure sales tax compliance across various US states
- Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
- Lead and implement accounting process improvements and internal controls.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- CA, CPA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
- 5+ years of accounting experience with at least 2+ years in US accounting, taxation, and payroll.
- Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, federal and state tax laws, and payroll regulations.
- Familiar with US payroll platforms like ADP, Gusto, or equivalent.
- Hands-on experience with ecommerce accounting (Amazon, Shopify, etc.).
- Proficient with QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, or similar systems.
- Ability to handle complex transactions across entities, currencies, and geographies.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills to work across global teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with international ecommerce or consumer product startups.
- Exposure to inventory accounting, logistics cost allocations, and landed cost structures.
- Familiarity with transfer pricing policies and intercompany agreements.
Work Hours:
- Flexible, with availability to align with US time zones for periodic meetings and reporting.
