SUMMARY
The Regional Accountant supports the Finance team members with hands-on experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, month closures, banking, and taxation. The Regional Accountant should be proficient in all aspects of accounting and taxation along with a solid understanding of the financial statements.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains bill register with a record of all supplier invoices along with the process trails and regular updates
- Obtains required documentation from new suppliers and set up supplier accounts in Workday
- Generates purchase orders for suppliers as needed
- Records supplier invoices for both Indian and foreign entities in Workday, including credit card transactions
- Initiates supplier payments through bank portals and record payment transactions
- Manages the payment of statutory dues such as PF, PT, TDS, and GST, including filing returns
- Verifies reimbursements according to company policy and ensure proper accounting
- Coordinates with the bank to resolve any issues with bank portals
- Generates customer invoices and follow up on outstanding receivables
- Records customer receipts (U.S.) and maintain an accurate accounting record
- Tracks unidentified customer receipts and collaborate with the accounts receivable team for follow-up
- Prepares daily bank reconciliation statements (BRS) for all bank accounts held by the organization
- Accounts for payroll expenses based on input received from the HR department
- Works with the Workday team to automate reports
- Prepares monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts
- Coordinates with internal and external auditors to facilitate audit completion
- Prepares preliminary financial statements
- Supports month-end closing activities
- May perform other duties as assigned by management
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proficient in problem-solving with a solutions-oriented approach
- Keen attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly MS Excel
- Solid understanding of financial statements and their interpretation
- Working knowledge of Income Tax and GST regulations
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Typically requires Chartered Accountant/Cost accountant or MBA Finance from a reputed institution with 5+ years of experience in Finance and Accounting roles
- Experience in MS office and Workday/SAP preferred
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required by personnel so classified.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter: Usual office working conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with Arete salary and benefit policy.
DECLARATION
The Arete Incident Response Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees’ differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.
Arete Incident Response is an outstanding (and growing) company with a very dedicated, fun team. We offer competitive salaries, fully paid benefits including Medical/Dental, Life/Disability Insurance, 401(k) and the opportunity to work with some of the latest and greatest in the fast-growing cyber security industry.
When you join Arete…
You’ll be doing work that matters alongside other talented people, transforming the way people, businesses, and things connect with each other. Of course, we will offer you great pay and benefits, but we’re about more than that. Arete is a place where you can craft your own path to greatness. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, find your future at Arete, where experience matters.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees’ differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.
