Senior Accounting Specialist - QBO Hyderabad / Vizag - WFO Full Time 8 Years experience ideally UK Shift: 2- 11 PM IST Responsibilities: ● Accounting & Close ○ Maintain the general ledger and manage month-end and year-end close processes (accrual basis). ○ Reconcile bank, investment, and balance sheet accounts. ○ Prepare, analyze, and present GAAP-compliant financial statements. ○ Review and approve weekly bank transactions (remittances to clients & accounts payable). ○ Own accounts payable workflow and processes. ○ In future, oversee grant accounting (budget tracking, expense allocation, reporting to funders). ● Payroll & HR Support ○ Prepare and review payroll for clients, maintain the payroll journal entry and its integration with UKG (HRIS), and ensure all accounts and mappings remain accurate and up to date. ○ Support compensation calculations and employee setup/maintenance in UKG. ○ Support HR operations by managing payroll-related financial tasks, including benefit deduction reconciliations, manual carrier file uploads, and funding transfers. ● Reporting & Compliance ○ Prepare internal and client financial reports, budgets, and forecasts. ○ Support annual financial audit and IRS Form 990 preparation. ○ Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and nonprofit accounting standards. ● Leadership & Projects ○ Partner with finance leadership to provide actionable financial insights. ○ Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff. ○ Serve as backup for key finance/HR functions as needed (e.g., AP/AR, payroll). ○ Document and improve accounting processes to support current initiatives (cash to accrual based accounting, accounts payable workflow overhaul, nonprofit transition, etc) and future growth. Requirements Required Qualifications: ● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance with 5+ years of relevant experience. ● Strong knowledge of US GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards (FASB). ● Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel. ● Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. ● Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Preferred: ● Experience with federal grant compliance and donor reporting. ● Familiarity with donor database systems and integrations. ● Knowledge of internal control frameworks and risk management best practices.