Accounting Analyst at billups (Bengaluru, India)Accounting Analyst

Summary The Accounting Analyst (GL) will partner with the Accounting team at SSC in all GL activities. Must be able to compute, classify, record, and verify financial data to support accurate and timely financial reporting. Employees in this job function are expected to master understanding and execution of transactions independently, without guidance or assistance.

*United States GAAP experience is crucial for this role.

Job Duties The Accounting Supervisor should be confident in executing the following tasks independently, with limited guidance. They should be aware of timing requirements of department duties and have internal and external networking skills with various stakeholders. Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Posting accrual and prepayment journal entries including documentation.
• Prepare the budget/forecast cycle.
• Treasury management, discrepancy resolution and follow up.
• Process and report monthly commission payments.
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Validating and updating deferral and amortization schedules.
• Ad hoc reporting and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Milestones:

• Maintain documentation for all balance sheet activity and correspondence in an organized manner.
• Prepare and assist in the preparation month end closing checklist.
• Able to budget and forecast.
• Review expense submissions for expense coding and process reimbursements.
• Perform ad hoc reporting and requests for internal stakeholders.
• Local Tax compliances, both Direct and Indirect

Soft Skills

• Express ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form.
• Exhibits good listening and comprehension.
• Proactive with problem solving skills
• Writes clearly and informatively.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Education & Experience Preferably a CA or Masters Degree in Accounting with at least 2+ years of experience in managing a team. Advertising media experience is a plus. Exposure to US companies will be an advantage. Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence using professional vocabulary and industry terminology. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra. Must be proficient in excel. VLOOKUP’s, Pivot tables and complicated calculations. Computer Skills The job requires specialized computer skills. Must be adept at using various applications including database, spreadsheet, word processing, presentation creation/editing, communicating by email and using scheduling software. Excel skills should include a basic knowledge of pivot tables and VLOOKUP’s.