US General Ledger Accountant

Role overview

An opportunity is open for a US General Ledger professional in Chennai. The position calls for someone with a strong background in general accounting, solid communication skills, and prior team-leading experience. The role is suited to candidates who can handle night-shift work and a five-day workweek.

The compensation mentioned for this opening is CTC 6 LPA, while the salary field also reflects a stated range of 3,00,000 to 7,00,000 INR per year.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and check journal entries with accuracy.
• Carry out account reconciliations and general ledger review work.
• Oversee month-end close activities and complete ledger finalization.
• Build reports and roll-forward schedules as needed.
• Assist with consolidation activities and management or SEC reporting.
• Record accruals and amortization entries.
• Prepare recurring entries and reclassification entries.

Tools and systems

• Working knowledge of SAP, Yardi, and advanced Excel is expected.
• Experience with Concur and payroll platforms is preferred.

Desired profile

The employer is looking for a candidate with strong accounting basics and hands-on general ledger knowledge. Experience in month-end close and reconciliation workflows is important, along with sharp analytical ability and close attention to detail.

Additional requirements

A graduate degree is mandatory. The role requires at least 3 years of experience in general accounting and the ability to lead a team. Applicants should be flexible for night shifts and prepared to work a 5-day schedule.

The notice period expectation is immediate joining or up to 15 days.

Contact note

For more information, the contact person listed is Kokila at 9962064796.