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Accountant

Job title: Accountant

Location: [Company location]

Reports to: [Accounting Manager or Controller]

Employment type: [Full-time]

Job summary:

We're looking for an Accountant to manage general ledger work, month-end close, and financial reporting for [company name]. The right person knows [US GAAP or IFRS], keeps accurate records, and meets close and filing deadlines.

Accountants give leadership numbers they can trust. Clean books and on-time closes support better decisions, smooth audits, and accurate tax filings.

Key responsibilities:

  • Record journal entries, accruals, and adjustments in [QuickBooks, NetSuite, or SAP].
  • Reconcile bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts each month.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under [US GAAP, IFRS, or local standards].
  • Support month-end and year-end close and meet close deadlines.
  • Review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity for accuracy.
  • Track fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and depreciation schedules.
  • Prepare schedules and documents for external auditors.
  • Support sales tax or VAT/GST, year-end tax reporting (e.g. 1099s in the US), and income tax filings with the tax team or outside accountants.
  • Analyze budget-to-actual variances and explain key differences.
  • Follow internal controls and suggest process improvements.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • [X]+ years of accounting experience.
  • Strong knowledge of [US GAAP, IFRS, or local standards such as FRS 102, AASB, or Ind AS].
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookups.
  • Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or Sage Intacct.
Skills:
  • General ledger accounting.
  • Account reconciliation.
  • Financial reporting.
  • Excel and data analysis.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Time management under close deadlines.
Nice to have:
  • Active CPA license [or ACCA, ICAEW, CA ANZ, CPA Australia, or ICAI CA].
  • Experience in [industry].
  • Experience with automation tools such as BlackLine or FloQast.
Benefits:
  • [Health, dental, and vision insurance, or private medical cover]
  • [Retirement plan, such as a 401(k), pension, or superannuation]
  • [Paid time off and holidays]
  • [Professional exam and CPE support (CPA, ACCA, or CA)]
  • [Salary range]

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