US Accountant and Tax Specialist

About the role

A full-time US Accountant and Tax Specialist position based in Lahore, working between 6 p.m. and 3 a.m., covering accounting operations, bookkeeping, US tax support and financial reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Bookkeeping: manage daily records, maintain the General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, and record journal entries such as payroll, accruals, depreciation and adjustments.
• Set up and maintain company and client accounts in QuickBooks with complete supporting documentation.
• Process customer and supplier invoices, payments, expenses and reimbursements; prepare outstanding reports and follow up on overdue balances.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, receivables and payables and flag material issues to management.
• Perform bank, customer, supplier and inter-account reconciliations, process monthly payroll and complete month-end closing (accruals, adjustments, trial balance review).
• Prepare Profit & Loss statements, management accounts and client reports, and provide analysis for budgeting, forecasting and variance review.
• Support US tax return preparation, audit records and compliance with accounting controls.
• Coordinate with clients, suppliers, management and international clients and USA-based teams, keeping data confidential.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• ACCA qualification in progress or an equivalent accounting qualification preferred.
• Relevant experience in accounting, bookkeeping, financial reporting or a related role.
• Experience with US clients, US tax documentation or USA-based teams preferred.

Required skills

• Strong working knowledge of AP/AR, General Ledger, reconciliations, journal entries, payroll and month-end closing.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks and strong Microsoft Excel.
• Experience preparing financial statements and management reports.