Accounting Analyst

About Acceler8 GLOBAL

Acceler8 GLOBAL is an offshore finance and workforce partner that helps businesses manage and scale their operations through dedicated teams in India. We provide specialized services across Accounting, Payroll & HR, Credit & Incentives, and EOR solutions.

Our accounting teams support global businesses and CPA firms with end-to-end finance operations, including bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management, reconciliations, month-end closing, and financial reporting.

We combine experienced finance professionals, technology-enabled workflows, and structured quality review processes to deliver accurate, timely, and audit-ready financial records. Our focus is on becoming an extension of our clients' teams, providing reliable support while maintaining high standards of quality, transparency, and data security.

Position summary

We are looking for an Accounting Analyst to work with US-based clients and manage their day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping activities.

The role involves handling end-to-end bookkeeping, maintaining general ledger accounts, managing accounts payable and receivable, performing bank and account reconciliations, and supporting month-end and year-end closing activities.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in accounting operations, a good understanding of US accounting practices and GAAP, and practical exposure to accounting software. The candidate will also be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and coordinating with the US client to ensure accounting activities are completed accurately and within deadlines.

Bookkeeping & general ledger

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping, including recording and categorising financial transactions.
• Maintain and update general ledger accounts and the chart of accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and adjusting entries.
• Ensure accurate recording of income, expenses, assets, and liabilities.
• Review ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.

Accounts payable & accounts receivable (AP/AR)

• Process and review vendor invoices, verify supporting documents, and ensure accurate expense classification and timely payments.
• Manage vendor records, payment schedules, and outstanding balances, while performing vendor statement reconciliations.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices, record incoming payments, and ensure accurate cash application.
• Monitor outstanding invoices, follow up on overdue payments, and maintain AP/AR ageing reports.
• Reconcile vendor and customer accounts, investigate discrepancies, and ensure timely resolution of billing and payment issues.

Bank & account reconciliations

• Perform regular bank, credit card, and other balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile vendor, customer, and general ledger accounts.
• Identify discrepancies, investigate differences, and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain proper supporting documentation for all reconciliations.

Month-end & year-end closing

• Support monthly and annual financial closing activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and adjustments.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure all transactions are recorded in the correct accounting period.
• Assist in preparing financial statements, including the Profit & Loss Statement and Balance Sheet.
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for audit and tax preparation purposes.

Financial reporting & compliance

• Prepare periodic financial reports, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statements.
• Assist in preparing budget-versus-actual reports and analysing financial variances.
• Ensure accounting records are maintained in accordance with US GAAP and applicable accounting practices.
• Maintain organised, accurate, and audit-ready financial documentation.
• Coordinate with the US client, internal teams, and external accounting or tax professionals for accounting-related requirements.
• Ensure timely completion of assigned accounting activities while maintaining accuracy and quality standards.

Required qualifications

• Experience: 2–5 years of relevant experience in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Finance Operations, with hands-on experience in US accounting and bookkeeping processes.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance (B.Com/M.Com/MBA Finance).
• Core accounting skills: hands-on experience in bookkeeping, general ledger management, journal entries, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Reconciliation & reporting: practical experience in bank reconciliations, vendor and customer account reconciliations, month-end closing, and preparation of financial reports.
• Accounting standards: working knowledge of US GAAP and a basic understanding of US accounting practices and financial reporting requirements.
• Technical skills: practical experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, or Xero.
• MS Excel: strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, financial tracking, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Communication: good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with US-based clients and internal stakeholders.
• Attention to detail: strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple accounting activities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in financial records.

Work details

• Location: Hyderabad, India.
• Employment type: full-time, onsite.
• Shift timings: 1 PM–10 PM IST.

Our people and culture

Our culture is the engine of our accelerated global delivery, built on four foundational pillars: Empowered Ownership, Integrity, People First Always, and a Commitment to Excellence. We empower our team to be decisive experts who take initiative, own the result, and operate with the highest level of trust and respect. By combining this value-driven mindset with our focus on operational and technical excellence, we ensure our professionals in Hyderabad are fully integrated with our global client teams.

Our purpose

Acceler8 Global's purpose is to transform the complexity of global expansion, particularly into India, into a seamless, high-performing competitive advantage for our clients. We combine deep local expertise in compliant employment (Acceler8 EOR) with comprehensive operational oversight (Acceler8 EOR+) to deliver not just compliant payroll and HR, but the speed, quality assurance, performance management, and measurable project outcomes that accelerate our clients' strategic goals in the Indian market.

Professional development

We believe professional evolution is the key to maintaining market leadership. From entry-level to senior roles, we offer continuous learning pathways, advanced training in global employment, Indian statutory compliance and quality assurance, alongside leadership opportunities in cross-border operations. Professionals engage in formal certification training (e.g. EA/CPA support where relevant), on-the-job experience with market-leading EOR and compliance software, and mentorship from global operations and talent leaders.