Accounting Associate

About the role

We are looking for a detail‑oriented Accounting Associate to support our outsourced accounting operations and manage day‑to‑day financial workflows for multiple clients. The role involves handling a variety of general accounting tasks while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with client‑specific policies.

Key responsibilities

• Perform day‑to‑day bookkeeping, financial data entry, and expense coding for assigned client portfolios.
• Manage transactional workflows across general ledgers, assist with accounts payable and receivable, and maintain accurate financial documentation.
• Conduct hands‑on reconciliations of bank accounts, vendor statements, customer accounts, and balance‑sheet items, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Support month‑end close activities, including journal entry preparation, accrual tracking, and prepayment management.
• Assist in broader financial close processes and compile data for timely, comprehensive client financial reports.
• Work within various client accounting platforms and ERP systems such as QuickBooks, Oracle, SAP, or Xero while adhering to internal and client controls.
• Coordinate with client management, internal teams, and client stakeholders to ensure transparent and accurate financial data flow.

Required profile

• ACCA or CA part‑qualified, or a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of core accounting experience, preferably in a multi‑location, retail, corporate, or shared‑services environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, accruals, and month‑end close procedures.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and client‑facing communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment and meet strict deadlines.
• Willingness to work permanent onsite night shifts supporting US‑based clientele.

Required skills

• Advanced MS Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookups, data‑analysis formulas).
• Hands‑on experience with accounting/ERP systems such as QuickBooks, Oracle, SAP, or Xero.