Job Responsibilities:
- Fully understands the Finance & Accounting functions generally performed by a business (e.g. AP, Cash Apps, GA, FA, A/R, etc.).
- Records and codes Bank and Credit Card transactions.
- Processes Expense reimbursements.
- Processes, records and reconciles US payroll.
- Maintains fixed assets, prepaid and other accounting schedules.
- Records depreciation/amortization expense.
- Reconciles Bank, Credit Card and other Balance Sheet accounts.
- Performs complete general ledger reconciliation including the entire balance sheet and applies accounting knowledge by properly recording transactions in a general ledger:
- Creates accounting records such as bill payments, client invoices, and payroll,
- Identifies and records adjustments,
- Produces accurate financial statements.
- Comprehends common financial statements, and prepares draft financial statements for review:
- Calculates/interprets KPI's for clients,
- Identifies positive and constructive trends, and reports findings to BSO management,
- Understands GAAP and can apply it to basic financial statements.
- Plans basic engagements to include on-boarding and client delivery phases, and develops an understanding of engagement economics (i.e., billing and time entry), and adheres to BSO best practices.
- Conducts basic financial statement analysis and understands the finance and accounting functions generally performed by a business (e.g. sales, purchasing, A/R, etc.), and common best practices/processes for how they operate
- Assists with financial statement preparation and other reporting deliverables.
- Supports audit preparation and tax filing activities.
- Applies BDO's processes, systems, technology, and resources to manage workflow and ensure proper documentation and workpapers
- Reviews work products and collaborates with BSO team members
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Management required.
- Professional certifications (CA, ICWA, CMA etc.) a plus
Experience:
- Five (5) or more years of experience performing general accounting transactions and functions required.
- Experience working in an outsourced operations environment required.
Software:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive).
- Proficiency working with pdf documents.
- Demonstrated experience performing Accounting functions in applications such as QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Sage Intacct, Netsuite etc.
Language:
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills required.
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- High level of attention to detail required.
- Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details.
- Ability to self-manage work assignments and prioritize work activities.
- Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm.
- Ability to work US shift hours (2pm 11pm IST) & (5pm - 2am IST) if required.
- Ability to work overtime especially during month end.
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
