Senior Accountant

Job Title:

US Bookkeeping Associate/Senior Associate

Job Location:

GIFT City, Gandhinagar (Gujarat)

Work Timings:

2:30 PM – 11:30 PM (5 days a week)

Work Model:

Full-time (On-site)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented US Bookkeeping Associate with experience in legal accounting to manage end-to-end bookkeeping activities for US-based legal clients. The role involves trust accounting, reconciliations, payroll management, and compliance with legal and ethical accounting standards.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Handle trust accounting, including tracking and managing client funds in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Accurately record and reconcile attorney fees, expenses, and disbursements.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records.
• Manage end-to-end bookkeeping processes for assigned clients, including data entry, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Manage client payroll and payroll tax processes.
• Prepare and manage financial reports, budgets, cash-flow models, and supplemental reports.
• Ensure all financial transactions comply with legal accounting standards and trust accounting regulations.
• Work closely with legal professionals to understand and support their specific accounting requirements.
• Utilize legal accounting software and tools efficiently.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to streamline bookkeeping operations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• CA Inter / CMA / CMA Inter with relevant experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in US bookkeeping for legal clients.
• Strong knowledge of legal accounting principles and trust accounting regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks and Xero .
• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.