Staff Accountant

Company Description

GKM Inc is a growing BPO company specializing in Finance & Accounting services, including US Accounting, Taxation, and Audit Services. Established by professionals with extensive industry experience, the company offers a breadth of services such as audit & assurance, transaction advisory, tax planning, and payroll processing. With a team of Certified Public Accountants, Chartered Accountants, and experienced managers, GKM caters to clients across various industries and sizes globally. The company is committed to delivering high-quality, tailored financial solutions to businesses and accounting firms in the US, as well as services to US and Indian expats and inpats.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Staff Accountant, based in Coimbatore. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for preparing and maintaining financial records, performing account reconciliations, assisting with month-end close, and supporting the preparation of financial statements. Additional duties include ensuring compliance with accounting standards, preparing tax returns, and collaborating with teams for accurate financial reporting.

Work closely with the Accounting Manager to maintain proper accounting processes across multiple international entities.

Provide day-to-day accounting support via order-to-cash processing, journal entry preparation, accounts payable processing, and accounts receivable oversight.

Take full ownership of the accounts payable function, including vendor onboarding, bill entry, and conducting weekly AP reviews to ensure timely and accurate payment processing.

Manage accounts receivable with a focus on maintaining an industry-standard Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). This includes conducting weekly aging reviews with the Accounting Manager, reaching out directly to delinquent customers, and escalating unresolved issues as needed.

Apply cash receipts and disbursements daily, prepare weekly cash activity reports, support cash forecasting, and reconcile operating cash accounts.

Assist with external audits for multiple international entities, including preparation of audit schedules and obtaining requested support.

Contribute to the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes through reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, posting of monthly credit card activity, analysis of vendor spend, and other assignments as directed by the Accounting Manager.

Qualification

You have a degree in Accounting or Finance

You have 3+ years of working with tech companies or in public or private accounting

You have a strong knowledge of international accounting standards and accounting rules

You are a self-starter with great communication who can thrive in a fast-paced environment

You have a strong attention to detail, communication, and high degree of analytical and problem-solving skills

You have experience using NetSuite, Bill.com, Expensify, FloQast, or similar accounting software.