Position OverviewThe 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
Base Salary Range
$100,000-$300,000 USD
