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Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

AM Infoweb • lucknow, uttar pradesh, in
6 days ago
Job description

🔹 Senior Accountant (Strategic / Technical Lead)


📌 Role Overview

  • Operates under the guidance of the Controller, supporting complex accounting, system implementations, and strategic finance initiatives
  • Acts as a preparer-reviewer, escalation point, and ensures audit readiness and process continuity
  • Individual contributor role with high ownership and cross-functional collaboration
  • 🔹 Key Responsibilities


    1. Strategic Ownership, Transitions & Projects

    • Lead finance and accounting special projects in partnership with the Controller
    • Drive implementation and optimization of systems like Workday
    • Manage transition of accounting operations for newly acquired entities
    • Align chart of accounts, processes, and controls across entities
    • Define project timelines, milestones, and dependencies
    • Coordinate with Accounting, IT, Operations, and external stakeholders
    • Identify risks proactively and escalate to avoid close disruptions
    • Standardize processes, improve SOPs, and enhance scalability


    2. Accounting, Controls & Technical Leadership

    • Own complex and non-routine accounting areas with Controller oversight
    • Review accruals, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations
    • Ensure accuracy and audit readiness of balance sheet schedules
    • Standardize accounting practices across multiple entities
    • Support revenue recognition review (if applicable)
    • Strengthen internal controls and policy compliance
    • Lead audit readiness including PBC coordination and audit support
    • Act as primary audit contact before escalation to Controller


    3. People, Review & Continuity

    • Act as reviewer and trainer for staff accountants
    • Support team during entity transitions, system changes, and role expansions
    • Provide structured feedback to improve quality of work
    • Establish cross-training and backup plans to reduce dependency risks
    • Serve as first escalation point for accounting issues
    • Ensure business continuity during attrition, absences, or acquisitions


    🔹 Success Metrics

    • Smooth transition of acquired entities’ accounting processes
    • High-quality, audit-ready balance sheet reconciliations
    • Minimal rework during audits and clean month-end closes
    • Timely delivery of projects without impacting close cycles
    • Strong team capability with reduced Controller intervention


    🔹 Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance (Master’s preferred)
    • 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
    • Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP
    • Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
    • Hands-on experience with journal entries and audit processes

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