Senior Accountant – US Accounting

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date books in accordance with US GAAP.
• Manage ecommerce accounting, including platforms like Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, and others.
• Handle US payroll processing (including W-2s and 1099s) through tools like Gusto, ADP, or similar platforms.
• Ensure timely salary payments, payroll tax calculations, and compliance with US labour and tax laws.
• Coordinate with US-based CPAs, tax consultants, and auditors for monthly and annual filings.
• Manage intercompany accounting across USA, India, and other jurisdictions.
• Conduct multi-currency reconciliations, FX adjustments, and transfer pricing documentation.
• Support monthly close, financial consolidation, and reporting to senior leadership.
• Ensure accurate recognition of revenue, COGS, landed costs, and other expenses.
• Ensure sales tax compliance across various US states
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Lead and implement accounting process improvements and internal controls.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• CA, CPA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with at least 2+ years in US accounting, taxation, and payroll.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, federal and state tax laws, and payroll regulations.
• Familiar with US payroll platforms like ADP, Gusto, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with ecommerce accounting (Amazon, Shopify, etc.).
• Proficient with QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, or similar systems.
• Ability to handle complex transactions across entities, currencies, and geographies.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to work across global teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with international ecommerce or consumer product startups.
• Exposure to inventory accounting, logistics cost allocations, and landed cost structures.
• Familiarity with transfer pricing policies and intercompany agreements.

Work Hours:

• Flexible, with availability to align with US time zones for periodic meetings and reporting.