Senior Associate - Finance & Accounting Operations

Cherry Bekaert · India

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Associate to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in core accounting functions and US GAAP compliance. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise across AP, AR, GL, and financial reporting, alongside advanced MS Excel skills, to independently manage complex workflows, maintain process documentation, and streamline vendor/customer interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting & Financial Reporting: Oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL) operations, driving accurate month-end close activities and financial statement preparation.

• GAAP Expertise: Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on accounting principles and GAAP compliance to ensure accuracy across all financial workflows and reconciliations.

• Query Resolution: Independently address, troubleshoot, and resolve complex customer and vendor inquiries with minimal supervision.

• Process Documentation: Own the end-to-end creation, maintenance, and updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and comprehensive process documentation for all assigned operational activities.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Utilize exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal stakeholders, senior management, and external contacts.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline (MBA, M.Com, B.Com, or equivalent). Additional professional certifications/degrees are a strong advantage.

• Experience: 7 to 10 years of direct, relevant experience in core accounting and finance operations.

• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (e.g., complex formulas, pivot tables, data modeling, financial analysis) is mandatory.

• Domain Knowledge: Deep, working knowledge of AP, AR, GL, GAAP accounting standards, and full-cycle month-end close procedures.

• Soft Skills: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to lead initiatives and influence cross-functional teams