Senior Accountant – Accounts Payable & Banking Operations

About Nextiva

Nextiva is transforming business communication by integrating customer experience and team collaboration into a unified, conversation-focused platform powered by AI and human innovation. The company fosters a forward-thinking culture with a strong commitment to excellent service, meaningful connections, and impactful business outcomes.

This position is based at Nextiva's Bengaluru office located at Wilshire III by MFAR, 492 Hobli, RHB Colony, Mahadevapura, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560048. Working onsite ensures enhanced communication, faster decision-making, and efficient execution. The role requires presence four days a week with flexibility for up to five days depending on business requirements, coordinated by leadership to balance collaboration and productivity.

Primary Responsibilities

• Accurately process and verify vendor invoices ensuring timely recording and reconciliation.
• Match invoices with purchase orders, goods receipts, and other required documents.
• Coordinate execution of vendor payments via NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, cheque, or other authorized methods.
• Perform reconciliation of vendor statements and resolve discrepancies related to invoices and payments.
• Monitor accounts payable aging reports to ensure prompt settlement of vendor liabilities.
• Maintain comprehensive vendor master data and documentation.
• Liaise with Procurement, Stores, and other departments to address invoice discrepancies and issues.
• Review employee reimbursement claims submitted within the month for accuracy and completeness.
• Handle daily banking operations including processing transactions and payments.
• Prepare daily and monthly bank reconciliation statements to ensure financial accuracy.
• Oversee bank balances to support effective cash flow management.
• Coordinate with banking partners regarding account maintenance, KYC documentation, and banking services.
• Ensure compliance with internal authorization limits and banking protocols.
• Maintain accounting records related to accounts payable and banking activities.
• Support periodic financial closings on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Generate reports covering vendor payments, aging accounts payable, bank reconciliations, and cash positions.
• Assist with GST, TDS, and other statutory compliance matters involving vendor payments.
• Provide necessary schedules and documentation for statutory and internal audits.
• Maintain adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Identify areas for process optimization and automation to improve AP and banking workflows.
• Safeguard the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive financial information.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance.
• Progress toward Chartered Accountancy Intermediate (CA Inter) or Certified Management Accountant Intermediate (CMA Inter) is a plus.
• Three to five years of relevant experience in accounts payable, banking operations, and general accounting.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably Oracle.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and general MS Office applications.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and financial control systems.
• Hands-on experience managing vendor payments and performing bank reconciliations.
• Understanding of GST, TDS, and other taxation compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation capabilities with a keen eye for detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills suitable for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines.

Performance Metrics

• Ensuring all vendor payments are processed timely and accurately.
• Completing bank reconciliation statements with accuracy and promptness.
• Maintaining compliance with statutory regulations and company internal controls.
• Timely completion of accounting closures and reporting.
• Resolving vendor and banking queries effectively and promptly.
• Maintaining precise accounting records and financial report integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the industry served by Nextiva.
• Knowledge of treasury functions and cash flow management practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous process improvement.
• Self-driven with ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

AI and Technology Usage

• Utilize AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to draft professional communications and enhance written output quality.
• Leverage AI assistance for Excel formula creation and routine productivity tasks.
• Apply AI to summarize and improve documentation, while ensuring validation of AI-generated content before use.

Core Values at Nextiva

• Results-driven approach: proactive problem solving and driving impactful change with agility.
• Critical thinking: data-oriented decision making, risk anticipation, and leveraging automation for efficiency.
• Positive attitude: collaboration, resilience, service orientation, and fostering respect within teams and towards customers.

Employee Benefits and Total Rewards

• Comprehensive medical insurance covering employees, spouse, and up to two children (limit of ₹500,000), and parents/in-laws covered up to ₹300,000 for essential health needs.
• Group Term Life and Personal Accident Insurance providing coverage against accidental death or injury with coverage amount of three times annual cost to company, minimum ₹10,00,000, and free cover limit of ₹1.5 crore.
• Work-life balance policies including 15 privilege leaves, 6 paid sick leaves, 6 casual leaves per year, 26 weeks maternity leave, 1 week paternity leave, birthday off, and paid holidays.
• Financial benefits such as Provident Fund and Gratuity schemes.
• Wellness programs including Employee Assistance Program and other holistic wellness initiatives.
• Professional development with ongoing learning opportunities and clear career growth paths.

Important Notes on Recruitment Integrity

Nextiva adheres strictly to merit-based hiring without charging any fees or deposits. Official communications only originate from emails ending with @nextiva.com. Candidates are urged to be vigilant against fraudulent contacts impersonating the company via free email services or social messaging apps. Verification of recruitment credentials is encouraged through official channels.

Company Overview

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Nextiva is a global enterprise supporting over 100,000 businesses and more than 1 million users worldwide. The company leads in delivering AI-driven customer experience and team collaboration solutions through its innovative conversation-centric platform.