Job Description
Job Summary:
Our Client is looking for an adaptable, hands-on General Ledger Accountant to join their accounting & finance team! As a GL Accountant, you will be responsible for the operational and technical aspects of the Company’s General Ledger accounting, transition and reconciliations. You believe in taking ownership and getting things done right. You are able to manage chaos, create a sense of order, and are willing to dive into detailed General Ledger accounting issues while juggling ever-changing priorities and demanding deadlines.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Month-end close: Perform month-end close activities including, but not limited to, posting the companies Invoice recon, preparation of recurring and adjusting journal entries, cost enries across multiple service lines, preparation and analysis of Trial balance, P & L and Balancesheet.
• GL review: Ensure all monthly costs are properly accounted and charged to our clients for our consulting projects.
• Revenue / cost marcy: Ensure that all monthly consulting revenues / revenues are matched as part of during the month end close process.
• Adjustments: Prepare and journal entry adjustments.
• Customer service: Provide high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders regarding GL, month close, transition, Trail balance, Balance sheet and analytics .Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with customers and internal personnel.
• Liaise with internal Leaders: Coordinate and communicate with internal leaders and cross-functional teams to review cost & revenue bookings.
• Process improvement: Assist the Accounting team with process improvements to streamline revenue tasks and shorten revenue close cycle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
• Technical skills and abilities must include an above average knowledge of accounting and finance principles while maintaining great attention to detail and accuracy.
• Significant experience and/or knowledge of General Ledger recognition principles, including, but not limited to, deferred revenue recognition, accruals, allocation across business units, identification of performance obligations and when they are completed, etc.
• Dedication to the timely completion of all tasks, effective listening skills and the ability to ask educated questions at appropriate times. Inclinations to be a self-motivator, and apply flexibility/creativity, and conceptualization skills effectively with management.
• Demonstrate punctuality, dedication to meeting deadlines, excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to manage expectations of multiple stakeholders.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and its complex formulas, while at the same to possess the ability to grasp new systems/software, database programs, and client management systems quickly.
• The ability to work independently and also as part of a team. Promote a positive and professional attitude toward other staff members.
• Possess a professional working attitude and be flexible in taking on new challenges.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• At least 4-6 years revenue accounting experience in management consulting or billable service industry
System Experience:
• Projector (Time & Expense), Salesforce (CRM), Sage Inttact (Accounting GL) ,PowerBI (Financial Reporting
Our Client is looking for an adaptable, hands-on General Ledger Accountant to join their accounting & finance team! As a GL Accountant, you will be responsible for the operational and technical aspects of the Company’s General Ledger accounting, transition and reconciliations. You believe in taking ownership and getting things done right. You are able to manage chaos, create a sense of order, and are willing to dive into detailed General Ledger accounting issues while juggling ever-changing priorities and demanding deadlines.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Month-end close: Perform month-end close activities including, but not limited to, posting the companies Invoice recon, preparation of recurring and adjusting journal entries, cost enries across multiple service lines, preparation and analysis of Trial balance, P & L and Balancesheet.
• GL review: Ensure all monthly costs are properly accounted and charged to our clients for our consulting projects.
• Revenue / cost marcy: Ensure that all monthly consulting revenues / revenues are matched as part of during the month end close process.
• Adjustments: Prepare and journal entry adjustments.
• Customer service: Provide high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders regarding GL, month close, transition, Trail balance, Balance sheet and analytics .Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with customers and internal personnel.
• Liaise with internal Leaders: Coordinate and communicate with internal leaders and cross-functional teams to review cost & revenue bookings.
• Process improvement: Assist the Accounting team with process improvements to streamline revenue tasks and shorten revenue close cycle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
• Technical skills and abilities must include an above average knowledge of accounting and finance principles while maintaining great attention to detail and accuracy.
• Significant experience and/or knowledge of General Ledger recognition principles, including, but not limited to, deferred revenue recognition, accruals, allocation across business units, identification of performance obligations and when they are completed, etc.
• Dedication to the timely completion of all tasks, effective listening skills and the ability to ask educated questions at appropriate times. Inclinations to be a self-motivator, and apply flexibility/creativity, and conceptualization skills effectively with management.
• Demonstrate punctuality, dedication to meeting deadlines, excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to manage expectations of multiple stakeholders.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and its complex formulas, while at the same to possess the ability to grasp new systems/software, database programs, and client management systems quickly.
• The ability to work independently and also as part of a team. Promote a positive and professional attitude toward other staff members.
• Possess a professional working attitude and be flexible in taking on new challenges.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• At least 4-6 years revenue accounting experience in management consulting or billable service industry
System Experience:
• Projector (Time & Expense), Salesforce (CRM), Sage Inttact (Accounting GL) ,PowerBI (Financial Reporting
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The GL Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Chennai offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
