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MotiveSenior Accountant
Motive's Accounting team in India has an opening for a Senior Accountant. The goal is precise, prompt financial reporting while the company expands. The Senior Accountant…
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Motive's Accounting team in India has an opening for a Senior Accountant. The goal is precise, prompt financial reporting while the company expands. The Senior Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager and owns close activity, account reconciliations, and cross-functional initiatives. The best candidate is an analytical accountant who can run complicated work with little direction, find ways to make processes better, and serve as a reliable accounting resource for other…
Job Description
Motive's Accounting team in India has an opening for a Senior Accountant. The goal is precise, prompt financial reporting while the company expands. The Senior Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager and owns close activity, account reconciliations, and cross-functional initiatives.
The best candidate is an analytical accountant who can run complicated work with little direction, find ways to make processes better, and serve as a reliable accounting resource for other departments. Routine duties include directing month-end close steps such as journal entries, reconciliations, and explanations of account movements, and confirming that transactions are booked correctly under US GAAP.
The job also involves drafting and recording accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and reporting workflows. The accountant coordinates with Finance, Operations, Procurement, and Legal to settle accounting questions and supports both internal and external audits along with technical accounting reviews.
Applicants should bring at least five years of accounting work covering the ledger and the monthly close, a bachelor's degree in a related discipline, and working familiarity with US GAAP, reconciliations, and controls. Hands-on NetSuite or similar ERP experience is needed. A CPA credential or public accounting background is a preference. The role is on-site, and no salary is stated.
Responsibilities
- Direct month-end close work, including journal entries, reconciliations, and explanations of account movements
- Own accounting processes in assigned areas and confirm entries follow US GAAP
- Write up, document, and refine accounting policies, controls, procedures, and reporting workflows
- Work with peers in Finance, Operations, Procurement, Legal and so on to settle accounting questions
- Assist with internal and external audit work, technical accounting reviews, and cross-team projects
Requirements
- At least five years of accounting experience, including ledger work and monthly close duties
- A bachelor's credential in accounting, finance, or a closely related discipline
- Working familiarity with US GAAP, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls
- Hands-on work with NetSuite or a similar ERP platform
- The ability to manage intricate projects with little supervision
Qualifications
- CPA certification or public accounting background (preferred)
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Where is this job based?
The posting lists India as the location and describes the role as on-site.
Who does this role report to?
The posting says the Senior Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager.
What accounting experience is required?
At least five years, including ledger and month-end close work, plus working knowledge of US GAAP and NetSuite or a similar ERP.
Does the posting list a salary?
No. The posting does not state a salary or pay range.
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