Senior Accountant

Position Title: Senior Accountant

Summary: Detail-oriented and highly organized Senior Accountant with over 3 years of experience in financial reporting, analysis, and compliance. Proven expertise in managing complex accounting tasks and ensuring accurate financial records. Adept at leveraging accounting software and systems to streamline processes and enhance productivity. Strong analytical skills and a commitment to maintaining the integrity of financial data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and reports to provide insights on school performance.
• Prepare budgeting and forecasting to support financial planning and align with organizational goals.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements, maintaining accuracy and adherence to financial standards.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all financial reporting.
• Coordinate audits and liaise with external auditors to ensure smooth audit processes and resolve any audit findings.
• Oversee accounts payable, ensuring timely salary, rent and vendor payment of invoices.
• Monitor fee collection as per fee schedules, ensuring that fees are collected in a timely manner and discrepancies are addressed promptly.
• Mentor and guide junior accounting staff, fostering their professional growth and ensuring quality work.
• Implement and improve internal controls and accounting procedures to ensure financial integrity and efficiency.
• Monitor day-to-day financial transactions and activities, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation of all transactions.
• Process weekly payments after reviewing bills and entries posted in the ERP by accountants, ensuring correctness and timely payment processing.

Skills:

• Proficient in accounting software (e.g.Tally-Prime, QuickBooks).
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience:

• Three years of accounting experience, including work in auditor offices or educational institutions.
• Demonstrated success in managing financial projects and leading teams.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset.

Language Preferred- English, Telugu, Kannada