Accountant (US Accounting)

Job Title: Accountant (US Accounting)

Location: Hyderabad (Hybrid), Candidates must be from Hyderabad
Job Type: Full-time

Who We Are:

Base8 provides technology and business consulting services to companies throughout the US and Canada. We like to work with businesses that are serious about scaling, risk management, and developing mature processes ones that are looking for a modern, sophisticated, trustworthy, friendly, high-quality (yet still affordable) technology and business partner.

Who You Are:

This position will be Hybrid, but you will be working closely with the teams in the United States and Canada through video chat, instant messaging, e-mail, phone, and our software. It is important that you have excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral. We are a fast-paced company expanding rapidly, and we are seeking team members who will share our vision for the future and work collaboratively to accomplish Base8 goals. We pride ourselves on providing superior service to our clients, which includes attention to detail, following the processes in place, and being able to adapt to various situations.

Core Responsibilities

• Financial Transaction Management: Accurately record all daily financial transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Manage end-to-end A/P and A/R processes, including processing invoices, tracking payments, coordinating collections, and performing check runs.
• Reconciliations: Conduct monthly (or as needed) bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
• General Ledger Maintenance: Maintain and balance the general ledger, ensuring all data is complete, accurate, and up-to-date, often bringing the books to the trial balance stage.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements,
• Payroll Administration: Process payroll functions accurately and timely, including calculating wages, managing employee expenses, and submitting payroll taxes where applicable.
• Compliance & Audits: Ensure all financial actions comply with relevant accounting standards (e.g., GAAP for US-focused roles) and tax regulations; assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation.
• Software Proficiency: High proficiency in Quick books Online versions are often specified) is mandatory. Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs), is also expected.
• Accounting Knowledge: A solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Job Requirements

• 5-7 years of accounts payable & receivable, general ledger and payroll experience in a corporate environment
• Knowledge of payables, budgeting and accounting best practices
• Experience with financial transaction reporting
• Experience in supporting payroll processing and making payroll taxes
• Expertise in Microsoft Office suite and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks)
• Understanding of tax obligations and reporting requirements for payables
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Strong quantitative and analytical ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or related field