Senior Accountant

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant will serve as a key accounting resource within Skild AI's finance function. This is a hands-on, full-cycle accounting role requiring ownership of day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, collections, payroll accounting, and general ledger management.

You will be responsible for preparing journal entries, performing reconciliations, supporting month-end and year-end close, and ensuring financial records are accurate and audit-ready. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, operates independently, and collaborates effectively across teams and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle accounting operations for the India subsidiary, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and payroll accounting in QuickBooks
• Process vendor invoices end-to-end (coding, approvals, payment execution), maintain vendor master data, reconcile vendor statements, and manage weekly payment runs in compliance with company policies
• Generate and issue customer invoices per contractual terms, apply cash receipts, maintain the AR subledger, reconcile AR aging weekly, and proactively manage collections and escalations
• Coordinate with the US Controller on revenue recognition under ASC 606 and ensure accurate contract documentation and billing records
• Monitor key working capital metrics (e.g., AR aging, DSO) and escalate trends or risks to management
• Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, prepayments, depreciation, intercompany transactions) and perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Lead month-end and quarter-end close for the India entity, delivering accurate financials, variance analysis, and reporting to the US Controller and CFO
• Maintain a clean, well-documented, and audit-ready general ledger in accordance with US GAAP and applicable Indian accounting standards
• Process and reconcile monthly payroll entries in coordination with the India payroll provider, ensuring accuracy of statutory deductions, benefits, and accruals (bonus, leave encashment, gratuity)
• Support statutory compliance activities including TDS filings, GST reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and coordination with tax advisors
• Support external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries
• Serve as QuickBooks administrator for the India entity, maintaining system integrity, chart of accounts, and master records
• Identify and implement process improvements and support system enhancements or migrations as the company scales

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce (B.Com / M.Com / CA Inter or equivalent); CA qualification (completed or in progress) preferred
• 5-8 years of hands-on, full-cycle accounting experience, including direct ownership of AP, AR, collections, payroll entries, journal entries, and month-end/year-end close processes
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), accrual accounting, and financial statement preparation
• Demonstrated proficiency in QuickBooks Online (required), with the ability to manage day-to-day accounting operations within the system
• Experience with intercompany accounting, multi-entity environments, and financial reporting for US-based companies preferred
• Working knowledge of India statutory and payroll compliance requirements (TDS, GST, PF, ESI, Professional Tax)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations, and financial analysis tools)
• Experience supporting audits and maintaining audit-ready documentation
• Exposure to ERP implementations, system migrations, or process improvements preferred
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with US-based leadership across time zones
• High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a high degree of ownership and accountability